Arresting stress

Stress has become an inevitable part of our everyday life. Important it is to arrest it on its tracks because too much stress can cause unnecessary lifestyle diseases like headaches, high blood pressure, ulcers and heart diseases.  Listed are 20 simple and instant methods that could instantly bust the stress, drive those blues to the skies, and make your spirits high.

1. Smile. As often as you can as many times as you can.
2. Read a humorous book.
3. Make an awesome cup of cold coffee/Masala chai/ cappuccino for yourself.
4. List down all the things that make you feel grateful for their existence in your life.
5. Hug your spouse/kids/pet/sibling. Use the power of touch.
6. Reconnect with an old friend or family.  
7. Create something. Could be food/a painting/knitting/writing etc.
8. Spend time with little children.
9. Pamper yourself. Go for a long shower or a spa.
10. Exercise.
11. Connect with nature. Sit in a peaceful atmosphere, deep breathe.
12. Dance like no one is watching.
13. Go for a walk. Explore the nearby garden or the mall or any other place that you haven’t been for awhile.
14. Meditate.
15. De-clutter your space.
16. Watch a funny movie.
17. Listen to your favorite music.
18. Go to an NGO, help if you can.
19. Read positive, feel good books like the Chicken Soup series.
20. Feed a hungry soul.