A journal is a tool to help you see what causes your stress and how it affects you. Keeping a journal allows you to explore pros and cons of possible choices and provides insight and an outlet for emotions. Each day this week, write about something that made you feel stressed, or something that made you feel good. Consider purchasing or making a diary or notebook to record your thoughts and feelings over a longer period of time. Writing freely for several minutes a day can help you feel refreshed and ready to tackle new challenges.
Exercise is a great way to relieve stress.
Research shows that regular workouts lift depression, release stress and sharpen the mind. These organs bear the brunt of the body's physiological stress response. Exercise improves blood flow to your brain and can cause release of chemicals called endorphins into your blood stream. Endorphins give you a feeling of happiness and well-being. Exercise also relieves tense muscles and helps you to sleep.