Stress Reduction Tips

• Take deep breaths
• Take a walk
• Practice relaxation techniques
• Calm down through meditation
• Exercise
• Read
• Listen to music
• Take a bath
• Have a special meal
• Treat your self
• Talk about your feelings with a trusted adult or friend
• Use positive self-talk; be aware of any negative thinking

Source: Substance Abuse and Mental Health Administration (SAMHSA). http://www.mentalhealth.samhsa.gov/publications/allpubs/ADM90-538/tmsection4.asp