WHO YA GONNA CALL? STRESS BUSTERS!

WHO YA GONNA CALL? STRESS
BUSTERS!
19. I really love this thought and have used it many
times myself! Yell! That’s right, scream at the top of
your lungs –as loud as you can. While this may not be
feasible in your home, it works great when you’re in
your car with the windows rolled up. Let out a guttural
yelp from deep down inside. It’s liberating!
20. Sing. As we said in the previous chapter, music
can be extremely beneficial when getting rid of stress.
Think how much better you can feel when you belt out
“Copacabana” at the top of your lungs! Who cares if
you can’t carry a tune? You’re doing this for you!
21. Take up a new hobby like knitting or crocheting.
Don't worry about being good at it. It's the process
that's beneficial. Sitting still while performing repetitive
movements is calming and stabilizing for many people.
It can be time to collect your thoughts.
22. Start a garden. Even apartment-dwellers can do
this. Inside in pots, pots on the patio, pots, a small
spot in your yard. There is a little work to setting it up.
Tending plants, fruits, vegetables, flowers and
watching them grow, bloom, or yield food is rewarding.
Avid gardeners say working a garden is the best way to
control stress and worry. An added benefit is the
creation of a more beautiful, restful environment.
23. Play with a dog or cat. Experts say pet owners
have longer lives and fewer stress symptoms that
non-pet owners. Playing with your pet provide good
vibrations –for you and for the pet! It’s a form of