A Dozen Quick Ideas to Deal with Stress

Remember successfully handling a stressful situation in the past and let it bolster your confidence to handle the current challenge you’re facing
Break every task down into smaller, baby steps. Tackle the first one.
Stop and stretch – rotate your neck, do a shoulder roll, stretch out your back
Wear one of your favorite outfits, or pair of earrings, or favorite shoes!
Take a 15-20 minute nap to refresh yourself.
Buy yourself some flowers…or a Japanese fighting fish!
Take a brisk walk outside.
Stop tolerating things that aren’t working right -- get them fixed or replace them!
Visit a nearby tourist spot that you’ve never been to before.
Stop aiming for perfection and just do it!
Vent your emotions through writing in a journal, painting on canvas, playing an instrument, or dancing
Stop and smile…it will make you feel better!