Comments on: How to Relieve Stress

By: Jessie

Jessie — Sat, 10 Jan 2009 21:06:59 +0000

Thanks Justin for all the information – a great article about stress relief. I especially like the fact that most of these methods are practically free of charge. We all reach a stage where things just overwhelm us and we don’t always remember to stop and take a moment to look after ourselves – music, meditation, exercise. I volunteer at a dog shelter and find that, when I am there, I don’t have time to think about anything else and they give me so much real, unconditional love. It just takes some of my time and gives me so much back.
I also manage to lose myself when I am reading. Nothing like a good book to forget about the world around you.

By: A

Sat, 13 Dec 2008 04:40:23 +0000

I really appreciate this piece! Thank you.

By: stressed cat

stressed cat — Thu, 11 Dec 2008 21:53:48 +0000

I appreciate this article. It reminded me of what I havent been doing for myself lately. I will try out some of these suggestions and let ya know how they work for me. Thank you again. Peace!

By: Aaron

Aaron — Thu, 11 Dec 2008 21:22:21 +0000

Hey, thanks for the wonderful article! It’s always helpful to have some extra stress management and stress relief help. I bookmarked it for future browsing as well!

By: dee dee

dee dee — Wed, 10 Dec 2008 20:13:48 +0000

great article the way I relieve stress is playing with my cat he is so funny and when he purrs the sound just puts me at peace

By: Abbey-Dee

Abbey-Dee — Wed, 10 Dec 2008 17:44:14 +0000

Wonderfully written Chris..You indeed have covered many great ways to help relieve stress..
For me music does it the best..and to remind myself to keep breathing..nice an easy..
Thank you for a great article..

By: Chastity

Chastity — Wed, 10 Dec 2008 16:05:53 +0000

Justin, I am a mother of 5 and my life does get stressful at times. I was given the link to your article and I enjoyed it. I am going to incorporate some of the techniques into my schedule. I will let you know how it works out.

By: Judy

Judy — Wed, 10 Dec 2008 16:02:17 +0000

Justin, That was a great article. I am going to try out some of the things you mention. I will get back to you on if they work or not. Another thing I do to get relief some stress is I play computer games. That helps me.

By: gloria

gloria — Wed, 10 Dec 2008 14:56:16 +0000

you cant avoid stress but you have great suggestions on how to deal with it.
in this time of hustle and bustle we forget to just slow down and do the simple things-listening to music is one of the best ways i have found also-breathing also helps(the relaxed kind)
i also like to have my lightly scented candles and dim lights to help relieve my stress.thanks for all the suggestions justin and keep on doing your great thinking.

By: Jewel

Jewel — Wed, 10 Dec 2008 14:27:00 +0000

Great essay! Yes, stress is one of the worst things in our lives that depleat our health. You list many great ideas as to relieve stress.
The breathing techique is one that I use often. What I use most of the time for relaxing and relieving any stress that I might have from my day is sewing. I love to sew and can just go down to my sewing area while my husband has his sports programs on and I am as happy as a clam!!
Good Luck Chris!

By: Esther Cullimore

Esther Cullimore — Wed, 10 Dec 2008 14:18:54 +0000

This was a inspiring article Justin. In a day in age where stress is only increasing we as the human race need all the suggestions we can get on how to control anxiety and stress. A lot of the time people confuse anxiety and stress and blow one off as the other. In reality anxiety is a far more serious situation that has developed from to much stress. Anxiety effects many people and their day to day lives. All the things in which you have suggested are great ways to help reduce stress and mange anxiety. From a personal stand point at one time my anxiety was so bad I was unable to be in public, but now that is not true and I can say I like being in public. There is only a few times when stress plays a part in my life that the anxiety takes over and I have to really push my self about being in public. In those situations I use controlled breathing and visualization. I have my own personal way of meditation in public.As you suggested exercise is wonderful. I love walking or swimming and just letting everything go. Then of course the ultimate stress reliever for me is to pray about it. When I pray to Jesus, it seems to get me threw whatever is going on and often relives the stress all together, just because I know whatever it is , is in his hands now. Great Article, I really enjoyed it.

By: Stefan

Stefan — Wed, 10 Dec 2008 05:57:51 +0000

With all the day to day hustle and bustle of work,family,home and not to metion bills , I totally relate Justin. Thanks for your suggestions, some of which I regularly incorporate. I believe that it is important to know how to relax and regroup inorder just to make it through the weeks.
It never occured to me that simple conversation is actually a thrapeutic exercise , depending on your participant of course ,
or the opposite outcome may result.
I also find music to be the ultimate way to unwind. Sometimes at the end of the day I am so wound up with the struggles of the day and the stresses of the next to follow that I can’t focus for long. When this happens I’ll plug in my I-Pod and try to take in a song with as much attention to detail that I,m able , then listen again for more detail until I feel focused and my mind stops wandering.
Some television shows or computer sites like E-mail,You Tube help me unwind much like I’m doing right now. Maybe this ties into your conversation recomendation.
I am a musician who plays the trumpet , so praticing can be very fulfilling,most of the times , and breathing exercises are a big part of my routine. It helps me totally focus to try to stay relaxed , which is one of the most important aspects of playing music period!
Animals help me to stay stress free most of the time. My dog and cats are a constant force of thrapy and unconditional love. Just so happens that my dog is waiting by the door focused giving my her anxious excited look. Maybe I’ll tie in some exercise and take her out for her nightime walk and make it just a little longer than usual. I’ll get back to ya on that and let you know if it helped. Until then , nice article and stay cool.

By: Brenda Duffey

Brenda Duffey — Wed, 10 Dec 2008 04:41:18 +0000

To learn is the first step, to act is the second.

This definitely is a topic that needs to be addressed in these increasingly stressful times. Bad economy, holidays, war, poverty, climate change, other changes and more stuff…

Editorial note: breaking the information into more paragraphs might have helped readability — adding subheads, too — for us fifth-grade readers.

Keep writing. Thank you.

By: Dianna JH

Dianna JH — Wed, 10 Dec 2008 03:54:11 +0000

What a great reminder, thank you for the words…people truly underestimate the effect of stress on them…from small problems to big problems, relaxation is truly a gift we can give ourselves…thank you!

By: Lynn Levy

Lynn Levy — Wed, 10 Dec 2008 03:38:40 +0000

Justin, you hit on everything that I use to destress……Unfortunately, I have plenty of stress in my life and I had to learn different techniques to keep me above water.
Exercise, yoga, meditation,tennis are all great aids. I also find bicycling helps alot……breathing in the fresh air and seeing beautiful scenery . Your article was terrific.