Stress can be controlled in a healthy way, though. It's just a matter of training yourself to react properly to stressors. I found a great site, About.com on Stress Management. The site is filled with tips on managing stress.
Right now the site is running a poll on unhealthy responses to stress. At the time that I took the poll, eating too much and lashing out at people were the leading unhealthy responses.
I'd like to take a few moments and list some of my favorite healthy stress relievers and then invite you to share yours.Some of my favorite stress relievers include:
- Curling up with a good novel. I just love to get lost in a good story, especially if it's well-written. Reading is a great way to forget about your daily pressures.
- Listening to music. If I'm really stressed, I like to go to a quiet room, lay down or sink into a comfy chair, and listen to some of my favorite songs.
- Photographing scenery. Some of the most relaxing times that I've had have been when I've been able to get away to a botanic garden with just my husband (no kids) and take pictures.
- Exercising. I probably shouldn't list this is one of my favorite stress relievers since I tend to procrastinate about exercise, however it is one of the most effective stress releivers. I do have to say that I am always more relaxed and generally feel better after I've exercised.
- Soaking in a hot tub. I wish I had one of these. On a few vacations we've had the opportunity to stay at a place that a hot tub and I found the experience to be quiet relaxing.
When I'm stressed, YouTube helps me get over it. However, I don't know if I can really call it a total stress-reliever because it can also cause me to get more stressed when I spend too much time watching. You know... :-D
Posted by: Alfa | August 23, 2007 10:49 AM | Permalink to Comment