6. Practicing gratitude
Being grateful can help cancel out worries and negative thoughts. The best way to keep a positive perspective is by keeping a gratitude journal. This can help you remember all the good things that you have in your life, such as your accomplishments, loved ones, passions and skills. When you start feeling stressed, take a moment to look over your notes. This will remind you what really matters, and not to be a "Negative Nancy".
7. Decompress, with a DIY massage
Treat your neck and shoulders to some relief with a warm heat wrap, for 10 minutes, wearing it close to your eyes, relaxing your face, neck, upper chest and back muscles. Next, take a foam roller or a hand-sized ball to massage away the tension. Place the ball between your back and the wall. Leaning against the ball, apply gentle pressure for 15 seconds, then move the ball to other tense areas.
8. Giggle, chuckle, laugh
Laughing has a chemical effect on your mood because it lowers cortisol, the body’s stress hormone, and releases endorphins, which are chemicals produced by your brain that elevate your mood. There are many ways to tickle your funny bone. Read jokes or comics, watch a funny video, or chat with a funny friend.
9. Get moving
Exercise is another way to release feel-good brain chemicals. You don’t have to engage in extreme sports. Mild exercise such as walking and yoga has been shown to ease depression and anxiety. Start with something easy, like a walk around the block, choosing the stairs or even some stretching.
10. Music or soothing sounds
Research has found that listening to soothing music helps lower blood pressure and your heart rate. You can create a playlist of soothing nature sounds or melodic music, allowing your mind to focus on something pleasant. Some people might prefer to be more active, singing along to louder or more upbeat music to blow off steam