10 Things You Can Do to Relieve Stress

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Have you been feeling stressed lately? If you answered yes, this article is for you. Today, I’m here to give you a list of 10 things you can do to relieve stress. Let’s get started.

1. Listen to Music

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Listening to music can help you escape when things get hectic. Music helps me escape when I’m feeling stressed. It helps me focus. Make sure you listen to upbeat music rather than sad ballads because this will instantly boost your mood.

2. Write

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Writing is another way to escape. It’s immersive and allows you to dive into a different world. Your creativity and imagination are endless. Express yourself through words. Whether it’s a poem, short story, or even a book, just start writing.

3. Read a Book

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Similar to writing, reading a book is a way to escape. Diving into a world that isn’t our own. Immersing ourselves in worlds we could picture ourselves in. Those mental images that appear in our minds are priceless.

4. Create Something

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Draw, paint, or whatever your little creative mind desires. Art is an outlet for self-expression. Create something visual that portrays your emotions or create something silly. Art has no limits.

5. Take Photos

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Dabble in some photography. Capture something in your bedroom, house, or backyard. Photos create memories and memories are priceless.

6. Start Journaling

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Combine art and words to visualize your feelings and emotions. Start a film and tv show journal. I’m planning to start one to document my favorite films and shows. I’ve heard how therapeutic journaling is so get started.

7. Watch a Film

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Just chill and watch a good film. Watching films is a great way to immerse yourself into a different world and distract your mind.

8. Watch a TV Show

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Watch an episode of your favorite TV show or start a new one. I love television and it’s a great escape from stress.

9. Exercise

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Exercise is a great way to relieve stress. It’s also a great way to boost your mood and energy. Exercising is proven to bump up the production of your brain’s feel-good neurotransmitters called endorphins.

10. Cook or Bake Something

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Cook or bake something. Both are very therapeutic. It’s creating art out of food. A little cooking or baking to soothe the soul doesn’t hurt anybody.

Time to Wrap It Up

I hope this list of 10 things to do to relieve stress is helpful for you. Most of the things on this list are creative because I’m a creative person. I find unleashing your creativity and imagination so therapeutic because it allows you to express how you’re feeling through a variety of different avenues than just talking about how you feel.