Dealing with stress

[g0ku4life]

I usually do something fun, and try to get out of the house, then pray. Usually works, but sometimes it is tough.

[patycake56]

I just try to get off  with my hubby away from the stress which is at ny home .we sometimes just go for a ride or we take off on a fishing trip,believe me thats a great stress busster.

[dwickizer]

Thanks for all the great ideas everyone! I have also started picking up aluminum cans while walking, then when I am stressed or angry I can just stomp on them to crush them! (lol),

[manders8]

I either write in my blog or in my journal. Especially if I have a lot on my mind. It helps me clear my mind so I can fall asleep at night.

[kangagirl1321]

give me a massage and put me to sleep is how i deal with stress. 

[makedoughonline]

I would go get a long massage, then go home and talk a warm bath. Turn off my cell phone, home phone. Spend a day just by myself.

[Finally360]

I deal with stress by meditating and monitoring my thoughts. Sometimes we have so much on our mind that is not positive and will cause stress and depression or sadness.  So I take the time to monitor my thoughts.  WAtch what I am thinking.  Anything negative is dismissed, any regrets and guilt is dismissed.  ANd I think positive and allow my mind to just rest.

[Cuppycake]

Cooking , cleaning, and margaritas lol! I used to say that when I was upset I would clean until there was nothing left to clean and my husband knew he was in trouble if I started baking lol!

[sweetmermaid]

Taking a long walk in a park or go finishing

[chickauhtree]

Just talk it out of me that everything is going to be  okay and you can only handle oe day at a time

[jaymz462]

I'll try to do something physical, like going to the gym.  Reading is always helpful, too.

I started a new job this week and man am I stressed- this is a very opportune topic!

[kapeh12]

Depending on the stress, I either do a good workout (dance, or regular treadmill/walk/bike/weights stuff).  That seems to drain the stress energies out, plus I just always feel really good after a workout and sleep better at night.

Sometimes, though, I'll practice the piano for an hour or so.  It's got to be that "music soothes the savage beast" theory.

[StLlama]

Depends on the weather. If it's nice out, I'll go for a run, or drive up to the batting cages, or just take an axe to the trees in my backyard. If it's really bad out, like blizzard/thunderstorm conditions, I'll get on my bench press and just keep pressing until I can't anymore.

[scollontrade]

Since I live in south Florida the weather is almost always great. So I go for a ride in my convertible with the top down and play a Calypso Steel Band CD. Stress does not stand a chance.

[derrick12480]

I spend time walking. Reading the bible. and playing video games. all helps.