43 Quick Stress Relievers
These solutions will provide quick relief. Remember to use your problem-solving skills to
reduce the amount of stress you feel in the first place.
Talk, walk or drive at a slower pace. It may reduce your sense of urgency and reduce
irritation and anger.
Get the first appointment of the day – it decreases the chances you’ll have to visit
Get off the phone more quickly
“I’d love to talk, but I’m late for my doctor’s appointment.”
“I have to go; my spouse/friend is waiting for me.”
“I have to go; I’m late for a meeting.”
“I’d like to chat, but I’m working under a deadline.”
Call a friend for a long chat
Turn off the TV
Buy more underwear so you don’t have to do laundry as often
Let someone do you a favor
Escape mentally – read a novel in the tub, or on the bus, at lunch
Schedule time just for yourself. The most likely time is after everyone has gone to bed or
before everyone else wakes up
Play a game
Keep lists
Get up earlier
Consolidate errands and chores
Cook in large batches and freeze it
Shop by phone
Play music you like
Create art – or look at some (go to a museum, buy a book of your favorite artist)
Wear comfortable clothes
Create memory joggers – keep a photograph from your vacation at your desk, or keep a
card from a loved one in your briefcase
Take up a new hobby – or get reacquainted with an old favorite
Do something strenuous. For some people, a shot of adrenaline in the outdoors reduces
stress at work and at home. Example: white-water rafting, skydiving, etc.
Forgive and forget a grudge
Help someone else
Have a breakfast in bed
Drink some cocoa, warm milk or herbal tea
Take yourself to lunch. Or take a friend
Walk in a park
Take a nap
Make a standing date with your spouse or best friend
Get a massage
Take a time-out. Take a few minutes while doing something stressful and get away
mentally or physically. Hum a favorite song, take a walk around the block (or your floor at
work), read a book for five minutes, etc.
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These solutions will provide quick relief. Remember to use your problem-solving skills to
reduce the amount of stress you feel in the first place.
Talk, walk or drive at a slower pace. It may reduce your sense of urgency and reduce
irritation and anger.
Get the first appointment of the day – it decreases the chances you’ll have to visit
Get off the phone more quickly
“I’d love to talk, but I’m late for my doctor’s appointment.”
“I have to go; my spouse/friend is waiting for me.”
“I have to go; I’m late for a meeting.”
“I’d like to chat, but I’m working under a deadline.”
Call a friend for a long chat
Turn off the TV
Buy more underwear so you don’t have to do laundry as often
Let someone do you a favor
Escape mentally – read a novel in the tub, or on the bus, at lunch
Schedule time just for yourself. The most likely time is after everyone has gone to bed or
before everyone else wakes up
Play a game
Keep lists
Get up earlier
Consolidate errands and chores
Cook in large batches and freeze it
Shop by phone
Play music you like
Create art – or look at some (go to a museum, buy a book of your favorite artist)
Wear comfortable clothes
Create memory joggers – keep a photograph from your vacation at your desk, or keep a
card from a loved one in your briefcase
Take up a new hobby – or get reacquainted with an old favorite
Do something strenuous. For some people, a shot of adrenaline in the outdoors reduces
stress at work and at home. Example: white-water rafting, skydiving, etc.
Forgive and forget a grudge
Help someone else
Have a breakfast in bed
Drink some cocoa, warm milk or herbal tea
Take yourself to lunch. Or take a friend
Walk in a park
Take a nap
Make a standing date with your spouse or best friend
Get a massage
Take a time-out. Take a few minutes while doing something stressful and get away
mentally or physically. Hum a favorite song, take a walk around the block (or your floor at
work), read a book for five minutes, etc.
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