Stress Reduction Tactics
Walter vom Saal
The following are possible ways for handling or reducing stress that have been
identified by participants in my Stress and Tension Reduction workshops.
NOTES:
1. They are listed in no particular order.
2. These are possible tactics raised for discussion in previous workshops. Not all are recommended!!!
Possible ways to reduce tension
and stress |
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| 1) relax 2) socialize 3) be with others 4) write a letter 5) write in a journal 6) talk with someone 7) play sports 8) exercise 9) sing 10) procrastinate 11) listen to music 12) play video games 13) get away 14) skip classes 15) find a job 16) watch TV 17) make lists 18) cry 19) complain 20) break things 21) shop 22) eat 23) have sex 24) take a drive 25) keep trying |
26) obsess 27) play with a pet 28) religious faith 29) physical release 30) get organized 31) use hobbies 32) physical contact 33) hugs 34) prayer 35) re-prioritize 36) re-frame 37) masturbate 38) sleep 39) distract yourself 40) use alcohol 41) cigarettes 42) coffee 43) medication 44) Valium 45) Prozac 46) fantasize 47) daydream 48) pamper yourself 49) don't dwell on it 50) deal with the problem |
51) take a bath |