| There are many fun ways to relieve stress. All you | | | | Another way singing can help you relieve stress is |
| have to do is get creative and ask yourself, "What | | | | through the music. Music that makes you feel good... |
| do I like to do for fun?" | | | | well, makes you feel good. It doesn't have to be |
| One of the ways you can have fun and relieve | | | | relaxing music to relieve stress, any music that you |
| stress is through exercise. I know, I know, I can hear | | | | enjoy can have a positive impact on not only your |
| you groaning now. But exercise doesn't have to be | | | | mood but also your physical and mental health. |
| difficult or boring and studies show that exercise | | | | Paint a picture. Art therapy is an extremely popular |
| does relieve stress. So don't give up on this idea | | | | way to relieve stress. But you don't have to be a |
| before you hear me out. | | | | budding artist to get the benefits. All you have to do |
| Sometimes just getting out and being active in the | | | | is relax, paint, and have fun. And who knows, maybe |
| fresh air is all you need and there are many ways to | | | | you'll discover a new talent! Choose colors that you |
| make this fun. Some examples are: playing Frisbee | | | | enjoy and that make you happy and go for it! Don't |
| with friends, playing a game of miniature golf, going | | | | worry about making it look nice, just be creative and |
| on a scavenger hunt, having a snowball fight, | | | | enjoy the activity. If you don't have access to paints, |
| horseback riding... the list could go on and on. While | | | | simply drawing or doodling with whatever you have |
| those activities don't seem like typical exercise, they | | | | available will do the trick. |
| are activities that will get your heart pumping and can | | | | Ever heard the saying "Laughter is the best |
| be fun ways to relieve stress. When thinking of | | | | medicine"? In many ways, it's very true. Try to think |
| exercise, be creative! | | | | of things you can do that make you laugh. Even |
| Dancing is another option. Any kind of dancing is fine... | | | | something as simple as renting a funny movie can |
| but I suggest trying the kind of dancing you might | | | | help you relieve stress. Think about the kinds of silly |
| not want anyone to see. I'm talking about the kind | | | | things you enjoyed when you were a child. Throw |
| where you close your blinds, crank up your music, | | | | your First Annual Crazy Costume Party and invite |
| and just let loose! This is a great form of exercise | | | | your friends... chances are they are looking for fun |
| and can also help you relieve stress. | | | | ways to relieve stress too. |
| Singing by yourself and with others are also fun | | | | By thinking outside of the box and remembering the |
| ways to relieve stress. However, if you decide to | | | | things you once enjoyed as a child, you can easily |
| sing with others, make sure you are comfortable | | | | discover many fun ways to relieve stress. And don't |
| enough to totally let go and go for it! Singing can | | | | be afraid to get others involved. Challenge your |
| relieve your stress in several ways. First, it requires | | | | friends, family, or children to come up with new and |
| you to breathe deeply allowing you to release some | | | | exciting ideas to help everyone have fun and relieve |
| tension and get oxygen flowing in your bloodstream. | | | | stress. |