Stress Management Techniques

No one is completely immune to stress or its repercussions.

Whether you're worried about your finances, feeling burned out at work, or dealing with some issues in your relationship, you can find relief through simple strategies you can practice every day in the comfort of your own home.

Your Stress Management Starter Kit

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18 Highly Effective Stress Relievers
September 13, 2023
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Want to Feel More Relaxed? Try These Deep Breathing Techniques
September 22, 2022
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5 Meditation Techniques to Get You Started
January 15, 2024
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Is Journaling an Effective Stress Management Tool?
October 26, 2023
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The Best Essential Oils for Stress Relief and How to Use Them
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5 Ways to Make Grocery Shopping a Less Stressful Experience
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What to Know About Reiki Healing for Self-Care
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Overwhelmed? Do These 5 Things Today
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As a Therapist, Here Are 4 Ways to Cope With Existential Dread
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How a Brain Dump Can Help You Relieve Stress
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10 Doctor-Recommended Ways to Take Care of Yourself as an Alzheimer’s Caregiver
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How to Be Less Sensitive
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How We're Leaning Into Gratitude This Holiday Season
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How to Cope With Stress As an HSP
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Yes—You Can Totally Use Interior Design as a Therapy Tool
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The Benefits of Crying for Mental Health
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Can Masturbation Help Relieve Stress?
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What Is Critical Incident Stress Management?
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What to Know About CBD Oil for Stress Relief Treatment
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What Is the Holmes and Rahe Stress Scale?
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9 Tips For Coping With Crisis Fatigue
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Worry Time: The Benefits of Scheduling Time to Stress
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How to Ditch Poor Sleep Hygiene
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Benefits of Mindfulness
Activities to do when you lack motivation
What to Do When You Don't Want to Do Anything
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Coping With Emotionally Draining Friends
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The Health Benefits of Humor and Laughter
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The Connection Between Cleanliness and Mental Health
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What Is a Brain Orgasm?
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Mental Health Effects of Reading Negative Comments Online
Frustration tolerance can be learned.
How to Deal With Low Frustration Tolerance
Coping skills help you deal with uncomfortable emotions.
Healthy Coping Skills for Uncomfortable Emotions
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Overview of Misophonia Treatment
Exercise is a good way to calm down.
11 Anger Management Strategies to Help You Calm Down
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How to Use a Bullet Journal
Anger management class can teach how to calm your mind and your body.
What Happens in Anger Management Classes?
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Do Fidget Spinners Actually Relieve Stress?
Self-regulation is the ability to think before acting.
How to Develop and Practice Self-Regulation
Journaling
Journaling to Cope With Anxiety
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The Stress of Social Comparison and How to Limit Comparing Yourself to Others
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5 Types of Self-Care for Every Area of Your Life
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How to Use Assertive Communication
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How to Power Nap for Your Mental Health
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Why You Should Be Watching Cute Animal Videos to Reduce Stress
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How Introverts Deal With Stress
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How to Manage Stressful People in Your Life
Art Activities for Stress Relief
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How Does Your Explanatory Style Affect Your Stress Levels?
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What Is Positive Self-Talk?
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6 Effective Ways to Clear Your Mind
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How to Set and Crush Your Goals With Way Less Stress
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Complaining in Small Doses Can Actually Be Good For You—Here's Why
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Yes! Dark Chocolate Can *Actually* Lower Our Stress Levels—Here's Why
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When Faking Positivity Can Help (and When It Can Hurt)
Tips for achieving goals
How to Achieve Goals
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Time Management for Working Students
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7 Steps for Making a Life Plan
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How to Get Rid of Negativity and Stress
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How to Set SMART Goals
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Why Are Hobbies Important for Stress Relief?
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How and Why You Should Stop Complaining
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Laughter as a Coping Mechanism
Avoidance coping can create more stress.
10 Things to Stop Doing If You're Stressed
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Top 10 Stress-Relieving Hobbies

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