List of stress busters

• Take a long bubble bath with the door locked.
• Read a book.
• Give yourself a manicure.
• Watch a funny movie or show.
• Exercise.
• Work on crafts.
• Write a letter.
• Get a full-body or back massage.
• Put on some music and dance.
• Help someone who needs it.
• Build a sandcastle or fort.
• Take a drive in the country.
• Take a mini-vacation.
• Ride a bicycle.
• Learn about Stress Management.
• Take a craft or art class
• Take the time to learn something new.
• Forgive someone.
• Give yourself a facial.
• Find a baby-sitter for the kid/s.
• Take a deep breath. Exhale. Repeat.
• Go out for a night with the boys/girls.
• Get plenty of rest.
• Fly a kite.
• Eat well-balanced meals.
• Go for a swim.
• Plant a garden.
• Try out some Relaxation Techniques.
• Meditate.
• Visit the Surrealist Compliment generator.
• Repeat the words "I feel no stress" over and over.
• Let the world know that there are times when you can NOT be reached.
• Follow your dreams.
• Cook.
• Rearrange your furniture.
• Show compassion.
• Search for jokes on the ZIA Jokes Resources page.
• Visualize. Use your imagination to take you to new places.
• Pamper yourself.
• Buy something non-wedding related.
• Take a day to photograph your area or home.
• Visit Tivo in order to lose yourself in TV past, present and future.
• Go on a retreat weekend.
• Volunteer your time to a local charity.
• Socialize.
• Buy or pick some flowers.
• Play an instrument.
• Cut out stimulants and depressants such as coffee, alcohol, etc.
• Give yourself a pedicure.
• Rent a classic movie.
• Eat one candy bar.
• Call a friend and chat.
• Start a journal.
• Buy a bottle of bubbles. Use them.
• Try something new.
• Visit a museum.
• Visit Games Domain to find games to play.
• Go see a play at the theater.
• Write down all that you have accomplished
• Eat dinner by candlelight.
• Check out the Interactive Humor Database.
• Count your blessings.
• Sit down and enjoy a steaming cup of coffee or tea.
• Take a dip in a hot tub or jacuzzi.
• Take time to enjoy the world around you.

Original article by Rachel Shreckengast.