52 Proven Stress Reducers

delee928 posted a great list of things that will help you reduce stress. Here are some of my favorites. For a full list go to the original post.

1. Get up fifteen minutes earlier in the morning. The inevitable morning mishaps will be less stressful.

4. Do nothing you have to lie about later.

14. Relax your standards. The world will not end if the grass doesn’t get mowed this weekend.

27. Write your thoughts and feelings down on paper. It can help you clarify and give you a renewed perspective.

34. Everyday, do something you really enjoy.

38. Focus on understanding rather than on being understood, on loving rather than on being loved.

41. Be flexible. Some things are not worth perfection.

46. Allow time every day for privacy, quiet and thinking.

48. Delegate responsibility to capable people.

52. Have an optimistic view of the world. Most people do the best they can.