Strategies for Adults to
Reduce Stress and Anxiety

 

  • Exercise
  • Yoga
  • Limit caffeine/alcohol intake
  • Consider vitamins
  • Eat properly
  • Get enough rest
  • Read (enjoyable literature, comics)
  • Take breaks
  • Learn to let go of things outside of your control
  • Take a vacation/weekend trip
  • Do crafts
  • Participate in a community project
  • Walk during lunch or breaks
  • Try massage therapy
  • Design a quiet area to relax
  • Say nice words to each other
  • Watch funny videos
  • Write a journal

(Taken from Parlay International, 1989)

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