101 Ways to cope with stress

[homesteadmamma]

I was visiting someone yesterday and this was on the wall. I asked for a copy. Here it is.

Watch the snrise
Get up earlier
Cuddle a cat
Play with a dog
Don't know all the answers
Say something nice
Teach a child to fly a kite
Throw a paper airplane
Take a bubble bath
Say hello to a stranger
Whistle a tune
Read a poem
Watch a ballet
Do something new
Quit trying to fix others
Buy a flower
Smell a flower
Break down large tasks
Look at problems as challenges
Make mud pies
Play football with a roll of toilet paper
Find support
Find a "vent-partner"
Be optimistic
Put safety first
Do things in moderation
Meet your needs
Know your limites
Smile
Squeeze jello between your toes
Exercise
Learn a new song
Play with a child
Go on a picnic
Putter in the garden
Talk to your plants
Keep it simple
Phone a far-away friend
Walk barefoot and wiggle your toes
Walk in the rain
Schedule play time
Say "no" more often
Believe in yourself
Stop talking negatively
Visualize yourself succeeding
Develop a sense of humor
Prepare ahead
Have goals
Ask a friend for a hug
Breathe slowly
Enjoy art
Stretch
Praise others
Write it down
Indulge in a daydream
Set appointments
Duplicate your face on a photcopier
Make duplicate keys
Set priorities
Simplify meals
Turn on your favorite tunes
Copy important papers
Prepare for rain
Tickle a baby
Look for a silver lining
Avoid chemical aids
Strive for excellence, not perfection
Remember, stress is an attitude
Stretch your limits
Play with your food
Hum a jingle
Feed the birds
Use time wisely
Avoid negative people
Practice grace
Go for a walk
Listen to the wind
Have a "plan B"
Doodle
Learn a joke
Know your feelings
Get to work earlier
Get help with jobs you dislike
Pay yourself a compliment
Leave work early
Watch a funny movie
Scream at a ball game
Eat a meal by candlelight
Get a back rub
Give a back rub
Keep a journal
Avoid tight clothes
Share a monster smile
Remember your options
Build a support network
Read a good book
Listen to a symphony
Talk less and listen more
Look at the stars
Get enough sleep
Watch the sunset

[ssn01]

Now these are the things we all need to focus on and/or do each day.

the SIMPLE things.

[niceday]

Making Muds Pies Wow that sure brings back memories from my childhood. Growing up we had a big apple tree in our yard with a lilltle stream that run by I remember spending hours and hours making mud pies of coarse we made apple pies, cocount, chocolate the sky was the limit... Thanks for the memory and the list.

[COUNTRYBUMPKIN]

Thanks CJ. I already do alot of the things listed here. I am printing it out on some pretty paper and framing this one. I have to find a special place to put it for everyone in the house to see as a gentle reminder. Sometimes life just gets too darn hectic around here

[homesteadmamma]

Lynn I know what you mean.

Dh read this and decided that although he was really good at some of the things, he needed to work on a few other things. Were doing this together.

Our life is out of control right now due to circumstances beyond our control so were looking at doing fun things to relieve the stress.