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102 ways to relax, reduce stess, and enjoy life more

September 13th, 2007 by Chuck Sharp

The following is a list I’ve been creating for a while. It’s built from many random sources, and has no particular order. I haven’t tried many of these, but they all sound good to me!

For your body

1. Go to the gym
2. Workout at home
3. Go for a walk
4. Go for a run
5. Eat dark chocolate, it’s good for you and mood altering too!
6. Kick and punch a heavy bag (like those used in boxing)
7. Sign up for a martial arts class
8. Avoid alcohol
9. Drink green tea
10. Take adaptogenic herbs, such as ginseng
11. Play sports
12. Cut the caffeine
13. Take yoga
14. Take B vitamins
15. Eat less
16. Breath deeply and slowly for a few minutes.
17. Take a power nap
18. Get more sleep
19. Take a hike, literally
20. Get a massage
21. Learn Tai Chi
22. Stretch
23. Go to a sauna
24. Have a day at the spa
25. Drink herbal tea
26. Take a hot bath

For your mind

1. Turn off your cell phone, or leave it behind
2. Get rid of a lot of stuff
3. Simplify your life
4. Stop doing low value things
5. Pay attention to what has your attention
6. Process your email and paper inboxes to zero
7. Stop watching TV
8. Leave work at work
9. Only check e-mail 2-3x a day - seriously!
10. Take a real lunch break
11. Say “no” more often, and mean it
12. Learn to be assertive
13. Identify and reduce the major sources of stress in your life
14. Deal with your problems
15. Do a weekly review, well, weekly.
16. Renegotiate the commitments you have with yourself
17. Renegotiate the commitments you have with others
18. Have an actual three day weekend without work
19. Let go faster
20. Meditate
21. Go camping
22. Go on a relaxing get away drive
23. Practice progressive relaxation
24. Go on a relaxing vacation
25. Pet your pets
26. Learn your stress signs
27. Clean the garage
28. Do a relaxing visualization exercise

For your soul

1. Slow down
2. Share your problems with your spouse
3. Clear your conscience
4. Do something where you get to yell (martial arts, sports, …)
5. Talk to a good friend
6. Talk to a therapist
7. Start a blog
8. Keep a journal
9. Write a letter to someone that you would never send
10. Find some alone time
11. Avoid energy vampires
12. Forgive someone for real
13. Read an inspirational novel or book
14. Read the bible
15. Go to church
16. Give money and things away to people, church, and charities that can use it
17. Do affirmations
18. Write out inspirational quotes, scripture, affirmations, and goals on index cards for regular review.
19. Get up earlier than everyone else
20. List 100 things to be grateful for
21. Pray about your burdens and ask God for help. Lots of help.
22. Give thanks to God
23. Praise god
24. Listen to inspirational programs in the car
25. Listen to funny audio programs
26. Create vision for your life
27. Make more friends, and remember to appreciate the ones you have.
28. Serve as a volunteer for a cause you’re passionate about.

For fun

1. Play with your kids
2. Hang out with friends
3. Smile more
4. Laugh more
5. Plant a garden
6. Play with a puppy
7. Get a pedicure or manicure
8. Get a foot rub
9. Give a foot rub
10. Go through your picture albums for fun
11. Call up an old friend or a relative
12. Find a fun hobby
13. Sing out loud and with soul
14. Watch a really inspiring movie
15. Watch a really funny movie, preferably with friends and family
16. Read a book that’s fun, funny, or inspiring
17. Go to an art, science, or history museum by yourself or with friends
18. Go out to eat at someplace completely different from the usual
19. Visit the puppies at your pet store, but be careful, they grow on you.
20. Learn to draw, dance, sing, or play a musical instrument.

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