Easy Ways to Ease Stress

Forgiveness

Jessica’s published story about forgiving her father was aired on the Chicken Soup for the Soul Podcast this past Father’s Day. Scroll down to “Getting to Know Dad and Find Forgiveness.” Note: you will need to accept website cookies. (12 min)

Easing Stress

Learn Jessica’s time-honored tips on easing stress, including holiday stress. (30 min)

Shed Your Bad Habits

Enjoy this humorous enactment of a cat’s first counseling session with a purchologist, a human counselor who speaks fluent Meow and specializes in feline issues. (12 min)

5-MINUTE STRESSBUSTERS

Click below for quick ideas on easing stress and boosting mood.

Breathe deeply and slowly.

Dance to destress.

Try Laughter Yoga.

Draw a sunflower.

Pray for serenity.

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Ease Stress by Soothing Your Senses

Sight – View a stunning nature scene in silence.

Sound – Listen to Native American flute and nature sounds.

Scent – Try aromatherapy with lavender oil.

Touch – Pet a real or stuffed animal.

Taste – Savor a bite of dark chocolate.

All of these suggestions have research support to ease stress.

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