35 Ways to De-Stress

Take advantage of summer’s lax schedules to reset your system. Here are 35 ways you can actively choose calm and lower anxiety:

1. Accept your anxiety and name your feelings.
2. Color.
3. Journal.
4. Breathe deeply.
5. Sleep.
6. Talk to a friend on the phone.
7. Listen to music.
8. Exercise.
9. Make a craft.
10. Practice meditation.
11. Write down 3 things you are grateful for.
12. Play.
13. Be silent.
14. Eat a healthy snack.
15. Visualize a positive place.
16. Light a relaxing smelling candle.
17. Use positive self-talk.
18. Stay in the here and now moment.
19. Prayer.
20. Become aware of your body.
21. Laugh.
22. Take a bath.
23. Squeeze & tighten each muscle group, from head to toe.
24. Play a game.
25. Work efficiently – make a to-do list a few items a time.
26. Doodle.
27. Ask for a hug.
28. Read a book.
29. Drink a glass of water.
30. Solve a puzzle.
31. Find a therapist.
32. Go for a walk.
33. Clean up your space.
34. Play with a pet.
35. Remember your strengths.

If you are struggling to manage your anxiety, you are not alone. Don’t be afraid to reach out for help. The staff at CPCC would love to accompany you in your journey and provide tools to reduce your anxious thoughts.