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Readers Respond: What Are Your Most Effective Stress Relievers?

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Updated April 07, 2009

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Stress relievers are important in the midst of all the economic, job-related and relationship stresses people face. And because needs are complex, it's important to know about a variety of effective stress relievers to use in the many stressful situations we all face. I this article I share 25 stress relievers that work, and link to more, but there are always more to know about, and I'd like to hear from you! What are your best stress relievers? Share them here, and see what works for others! (Just no spam, please.) Share Stress Relievers!

Heroism

Reading the biography of those people who have faced, fight against their stressful situations, and finally won.. It just makes me feel extra strong and my stress smaller and smaller.
—Guest prakash

Walking Among the Dead

I do my walking exercise for two hours in the memorial park. The warmth of the morning sun, the smell of the grass, and the breeze in the open area make great stress reliever.
—Guest Linus

Walking Among the Dead

I do my walking exercise for two hours in the memorial park. The warmth of the morning sun, the smell of the grass, and the breeze in the open area make great stress reliever.
—Guest Linus

Do What You Love

When I'm stressed, I listen to my favorite band, dance around, sing, laugh, talk to family, be goofy, breathe deeply, and make an effort to love myself!
—Guest Vanessa

Multi-Stress Relief

I use a variety of methods: Exercise, walking the dog, listening to music, sex. But the best is making passionate love while listening to music. You end up pleasantly exhausted, but, the stress is gone!!
—Guest warren

My Stress Relief

My best stress reliever by far is the gym. Must be some sort of natural high/endorphin release. The weight feels like it melts off my shoulders. There are times when I work long call shifts, 30 hour plus, when making it to the gym isn't an option. For those times I've been using this herbal supplement I found online that has worked wonders.
—Guest Edvin

Aurgh!

What stresses me is how much time I waste trying not to be stressed! Type A personality makes it too difficult to meditate or do deep breathing without getting impatient or getting the feeling of wasting precious work time. Sometimes doing some menial brainless tasks usuaully help me think better. What I like best is blasting music and screaming and flailing around the room until you're too tired to be stressed. Just make sure to close the blinds if you think you're dancing is embarassing :) Okay, I should stop procrastinating now.
—Guest Pendragon

Music and Crying Out is Best Way for Me.

Whenever I feel stress, listening to music and signing a song is one of the best stress relievers, and crying also reduces stress for me.
—Guest Ms.MyoThu

Benevolence

If we think stressful thoughts, we feel stressed. Replacing those stressful thoughts with thoughts of benevolence towards others and our wonderful world will relieve stress and transform our outlook. Fear and love are basic human emotions. A loving disposition cancels negative feelings and promotes a calm, benevolent outlook.
—Guest Edward Infield

Dealing with Stress

Living in the northeast, I went outside this week and just picked up a snowball and threw it against a fence. It did not get on the fence, but it sure made me feel good!
—Guest dee

My Dog

My dog is a huge stress reliever for me. Walking her, petting her, bugging her... She loves me no matter what.
—Guest DiniR

They All Work at Different Times

Laughing ..sex..loving..hugging..talking..crying.exercising..knowing things will get better..good friends...trying to be positive even though I am truly pessimistic in nature..meditation..talking on the phone to someone I love..watching a movie..TV..reading...Lots of tips for I have LOTS of STRESS...HAHAHAHA
—sweetrandi

Stress Reliever

I relieve my stress by taking naps, getting exercise, walking and dancing.
—Guest orit

Laughing

One of the most effective methods of stress relievers is laughing. Laughing is the best remedy for stress.
—Guest Nasrin Namdari

Read Those Childhood Favourites

One excellent way to de-stress is to read those childhood favourites -ENID BLYTON books of stories in the summer terms.
—Guest SUMANA MUKHERJEE

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