Today is World Stress Day. Stress is so common and can cause serious problems for your mental health and impact your physical health. It is important that it is taken seriously. In a study in 2018, 74% of UK adults had felt stressed at some point with more women at 81% compared to 67% of them being male. There is little activities that you can do to relieve stress. I am sharing some of the easiest ways you can relieve stress.
1. Spend time with your family/loved ones
2. Write down in your journal about your feelings
3. Take a long shower or have a bath
4. Read a book
5. Exercise
6. Take a walk
7. Listen to music
8. Meditate or do some yoga
9. Be creative e.g. colouring
10. Play a game on your phone
11. Vent to a family member or friend about the situation or reason you are stressed
12. Pamper yourself e.g. facemask, have a massage, get your nails done
13. Have a nap
14. Deep breathing exercises
15. Spend time with friends

These are 15 inexpensive activities you can part take in to help relieve stress. It really is important though if you are struggling to reach out to a loved one or a doctor.
When you have had a stressful day or are feeling stressed, what do you like to do to feel relaxed? I’d love to hear in the comments.
I would add – do some crafts. After you’ve created something with your own hands, it’s making you feel better and gives quite a boost to your self confidence 🙂
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Definitely!
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Stress is a permanent state of mind for many people. Your list is great – I liked the bit about venting – I tend to keep lots of stuff bottled in, and I really need to let it all out more often.
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Even if you vent in a journal it makes things better
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I like to spend time with family and my puppy. I like watching ASMR because it helps me meditate. Watching videos that are funny can help me laugh.
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Those are great things to do to help you relax! Thank you for reading and commenting
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I love to spend time with my family, I always find this helps to take the stress off my shoulders. This is such a helpful post! xoxo
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Definitely, that’s the same for me. Family is the best xxx
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Love the focus on relaxation and reducing stress! Great self-care tips!
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Thank you so much!! Please can you link your blog
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World Stress Day – I have never heard of that! But certainly feeling it a lot these days. I’m trying to carve out more time for my own hobbies, like reading and writing. And definitely want to get back to journaling and connecting more with loved ones. Thanks for the tips!
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That’s a great idea!! Journalling is great. Thank you for reading
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I do most of the things you’ve mentioned and I agree, they’re great for stress relief! Sometimes life can be overwhelming – reminders like your post are important because we take a moment to check ourselves. Thanks for posting!
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Thank you for reading and commenting! X
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Simple ideas that cost nothing! I love doodling or writing, and I can lose myself in the pages of a coloring book too quickly.
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Same! Thank you for reading and commenting!
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A lot of things on that list are ones I enjoy, really need to indulge in them more often!
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That’s great! Thank you for reading and commenting. Can you link your blog if you have one
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I would normally cross stitch but hands have been bad so now reading, still gets lonely at times though. Stress and anxiety are horrible,
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Yeah it can be lonely, maybe reach out to a friend! They are horrible aren’t they
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What a neat list of easy-to-do activities 🙂 I used to play video games to relieve stress and to some extent it worked, since it made me think about something else than whatever was causing the stress. Ever since I became a dad I don’t have time for video games, but I find that music helps. Both playing and listening.
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What a great list of activities. Thank you for reading and commenting
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Great ideas. I also find myself that if I spend a few minutes laying down on the bed with my fluffy Albert cat the stress just melts away.
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Aww that’s great! Thank you for commenting. Can you link your blog
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Great list Lauren! Napping is definitely at the top of my list although sometimes I get too stubborn to nap though it helps me more than anything. Playing games and watching something I like is great as well. I feel like working out stresses me more than anything haha! Unless I do yoga or something. Thanks for sharing!
Geraldine | https://geraldinetalks.com
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I love napping! 😊these sound like great activities to help you relax! X
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Great blog post! I think I need to take more naps and do more face mask !
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Thank you for reading and commenting. There is no option to comment on your blog. But I liked the poem to your nanny. So sorry for your loss x
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Thank you ♥️
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I like to read a book and spend time with friends when I need to de-stress. I also like to go for a walk on a beautiful day.
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Hey, that’s a nice list of some good ideas for managing stress. 🙂 I found the venting to another person one interesting. I hadn’t really thought of it before. I often invite others to vent their worries out at me, but I’ve never really considered it for myself. Apart from like… gently hinting at having something on my mind, or actually talking to a professional. But of course, it would work for me as well I think. Thanks for the quick tips!
Mori (moriganna.com)
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Yeah venting is always a good idea, helps and you can get some advice if you need it too. Thank you for sharing!
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These are all such excellent examples! I didn’t even know there was a World Stress Day, but I’m so glad there is so that people can share awareness about it! I don’t think we realize how much stress affects our mental and physical health, but it really does. My favorite de-stressing activities are definitely reading (there’s no better escape for me!), journaling or just writing down little ideas for stories I have, taking naps (if I can!), and seeing friends (when I can!). The rest are excellent ideas, and some I should incorporate in my own life. Lovely post!
Emily | https://www.thatweirdgirllife.com
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I think there is a National day for everything now haha! Journalling is great! Naps are also great! That’s great, thank you so much for reading and commenting x
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Many good ideas! I like colouring, baking and eating! It is so important that we each have something to help take our minds off things and give ourselves a break!
Ellyn x | Life Of A Beauty Nerd
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Baking is always fun! Eating the baked goods, even better 😉 x
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Can you link your blog x
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It’s a great list you have here & I try to do a lot of them. I’d add watch comedies to this – nothing like a good laugh to relieve tension & lift your spirits x
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Thank you so much! Comedies that’s a great way to relax and de-stress x
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I’m definitely one to read, draw/paint, play videogames, or write in my journal when I’m stressed. Thanks for giving me some more ideas of things to do though! Great post xxx
Melina | http://www.melinaelisa.com
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They are great ideas too! Thank you so much for reading and commenting! Xxx
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A long bath is definitely my best and favourite way to unwind and relax!
Lauren | http://www.laurenyloves.co.uk
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Definitely! I’ve just had one! X
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Love this! Thank you for the wonderful tips!
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Thank you!
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love this. managing stress is so important! i need to get better at it because i tend to create stress for myself out of nothing so i’m constantly feeling stressed. i love watching netflix under my weighted blanket that always relaxes me. xx
mich / simplymich.com
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Yeah I stress myself out too haha! I have seen those weighted blankets do they really work? Xx
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it works for me! make sure your room is cold if you’re a hot sleeper though bc they make you warmer
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Thanks for the tip!
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Having a long Bath always seems to relax me and calm me down after a stressful day and having a hot bath after being in the cold is always lovely! X
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That’s a great way to relax. Can you send me the link to your blog x
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Some good advice here! I was getting really stressed in work, then they started to make us take our 1 hour lunch breaks (they tried before but that another story) and now I sit in my car to play guitar, listen to my audiobook and phone friends for a catch up! So definitely would add them to the list 😊
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That’s good you can get out for an hour and do those things! They are great activities x
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I find that having a walk or a long soak in the bath are so relaxing for me because they allow me an extra amount of space to think and wind down. I really enjoy having a relaxing coffee too x
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Baths are great for relaxing. Can you send your blog link so I can have a read x
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Ah I needed this. I’ve been feeling so stressed with building my own business, going to university and working on my thesis project for graduation while doing a minor as well. I’m struggling to find time to wind down and take a step back to relax. Up to the point where I’m now actually planning free time into my calendar. Definitely going to try these activities, love how simple yet effective they are!
Melissa | Rosy Melissa
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Wow! You are very busy, I can imagine you are stressed. I hope the stress reduces. Oh bless you! Maybe try one of those activities each night. X
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These are all so good, but I especially like #4 and #13. Getting ready to do #6 right now if I can get over the stress of stepping outside when it’s getting so cold! Not quite ready for winter temps, but they are here in my neck of the woods. There’s nothing quite like a walk to make me feel better and reduce stress. But it’d be easy to talk me into a nap about now!
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I love naps!! Yeah we have colder weather now too. Thank you for commenting x
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Great ideas and tips 🙂 I find that a good TV box set is a good stress reliever esp. The Big Bang Theory, also some music helps to 🙂
Nic | Nic’s Adventures & Bakes
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Yeah tv boxsets are great! Thank you for reading and commenting x
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Love the activities you have here! If I’ve had a stressful day I like to have a bubble bath, hot chocolate, comfort food and an early night. Sometimes I like to workout when I’m stressed too, even if its just a bit of gentle yoga. 💖
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That sounds like great ideas! Thank you for sharing, reading and commenting on my post 🖤
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Yes! These are really useful! I will be using some of them myself as life is being very stressful right now! Thanks for sharing!
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That’s great! I hope these help x
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These are all my absolute go to things to do.
Anything that makes you pause is so good for you especially when feeling overwhelmed x
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Definitely! Thank you for reading and commenting
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Important topic and always good to be reminded about our options when needing a break! My faves are going for a walk and taking a bath or shower as well as venting to a friend! I’ll be taking a walk very soon today! Thanks for posting!
Trace x
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Thank you for reading and commenting! X
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this is an excellent list!!! defo important for everyone to de-stress – and to mix things up. Like I cannot be creative all the time – I need to do something else for a while like watch TV and read.
thanks for this,
Lena
http://www.lenasnotebook.co.uk
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They are great ways to relax. Tv is a big one for me x
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I love reading as it forces me to focus on the book rather than whatever I’m feeling stressed or anxious about. I also love a Netflix session too! Stand up comedy is also one of my goto’s as I always feel better after a good laugh! Xx
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That’s a great thing and great you know what helps you. Stand comedy is great, I am watching that now haha xx
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Oh man, this blog post speaks to me a lot. I feel like I stress out a bit too much. Exercising is great to relieve some stress! You can never go wrong with a hot bath either. Those self-care beauty days go a long way too! Thanks for sharing all of these ideas :).
Nancy ♥ exquisitely.me
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That’s great you have ways to relax! A hot bath helps you and your whole body relax! Xx
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A great list of activities! I enjoy writing in my journal in the evening, even if it is something short and sweet,
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Thank you!
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Prayer and reading the Bible helps me relieve stress.
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Music helps me manage my mood and decrease my stress. Singing and dancing help too.
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These are some great ideas. I always feel so relaxed when I’m in the bath, and when I get out aftwrwards. I’d also add something you can get lost in, like arts and crafts or playing your favourite video game. I agree that exercise, especially a long walk can be such a great way to de-stress too.
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Great idea!
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Thank you for reading!
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I really like this article! Stress is something almost everyone suffers from stress from one time to another. But I found this article that has helped me cope with my stress. Please let me know if you like it:
https://www.jw.org/en/library/magazines/awake-no1-2020-mar-apr/
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There are a few more ideas listed here hope these add to yours nicely. Taking one day at a time is great advice. Hope youlll enjoy.
https://www.jw.org/en/library/magazines/awake-no1-2020-mar-apr/
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These are great for stress relief, even for those with chronic stress, you may not be able to beat it but you can make it easier! Thank you!
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Thank you for reading and commenting! Can you link your blog so I can have a read
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Definitely! 🙂 differentbeings.net ❤
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Thank you for your post. I appreciated the advice in the following link as well. https://www.jw.org/en/library/magazines/g201405/managing-stress/
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I have read the post but can’t comment
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