Ways To Relieve Stress in 60 Seconds

Make a list of 5 great movies, books, inventions or the like.
Try to draw a nearby object - a chair, plant or your computer.
Count backwards from 100 or say the alphabet backwards as fast as you can.
Pick a word and think of 5 song titles or lyrics that begin with that word or have that word in the title.
List as many 4-legged animals as you can (or draw them).
Close your eyes and visualize being cuddled, caresseed and soothed by someone you love and desire.
Imagine a scene where you enter and save the day by standing up to someone.
List 10 things you've most enjoyed in the past week, month or year, or in your life.
Picture yourself starring in the movie. Who would your co-star be?
Imagine you inherited 10 million dollars. What's the first thing you would do with the money? What else would you do?
Without using your thumb, pick up a pencil or pen with the hand you don't normally write with. Write your name.
Listen to the sound of something nearby - the wind or the traffic (or the strikers!). Close your eyes and turn it into a soothing sound.
Take off you shoes and wiggle your toes freely; then put your shoes back on.
Picture a room at home. Write all the contents down that you see.
Comb your hair in a completely different style. Show your friends.
Close your eyes and visualize a warm, happy moment in your life.
Do 10 jumping jacks, push-ups, knee bends or sit-ups.
List 10 things you want to do this week, this month or this year.

From "60 Ways to relieve Stress in 60 Seconds" by Manning Rubin.

Arcadia University