What can i do to reduce stress?

Go for a : Walk, a swim, a bike ride. Yoga, tai chi, meditate. Soak in a hot tub, aroma therapy. Do something different, something fun. Laugh! better yet, make these things a part of your daily life. Live, laugh, love.

So Much!!: The most important part of relaxing is a) doing something you really love and b) giving yourself permission to take the time to de-stress without feeling guilty. We get so wrapped up in always doing something that we feel guilty in relaxing. I would agree with dr. Uhrich on everything she wrote. I also have a ton more info on stress and stress reduction on my website (www.Thehealthymind.Com).

6 part answer: 1. Stress management techniques: relaxation exercises, meditation, mindfulness, thankfulness journals. 2. Letting go of problems that are not ours to solve; solve problems with solutions one step at a time; releasing unnecessary worry by setting realistic goals. 3. Using social support to help us manage stress and give us perspective 4. Self help materials. 5. Time for oneself. 6.Exercise.