Make a list of 100 things that help me reduce stress besides food!

51. Go to Toolstolife.com
52. Go to Sparkpeople.com
53. Clear out my email inbox.
54. Do research for the book I want to right.
55. Frame pictures that I love.
56. Work on goals to get back involved in theater.
57. Increase my knowledge of good financial management.
58. Go to a store and read funny greeting cards.
59. Encourage a friend who wants to eat in a more healthy way.
60. Go to a comedy show.

41.Go to the beauty shop.
42.Go window shopping.
43.Sudoku.
44.Wash dishes.
45.Give myself a pedicure.
46.Get a massage.
47.Plan my dream vacation.
48.Write a plan for losing the next pound.
49.Move furniture.
50.Go through boxes I haven’t looked at in ages and surprise myself.

31. Work a crossword puzzle
32. Give myself a facial
33. Go see a play
34. Look at my old photos
35. Crochet
36. Flip through a magazine
37. Do an exercise in my Spanish workbook
38. Play solitaire
39. Have a spree at the $1.00 store
40. Learn 10 new ASL signs

21. Look at my treasure map
22. Get a “crush” on someone great
23. Go on a date
24. Kiss
25. Write a letter to someone who will be totally surprised
26. Condition my hair
27. Listen to my relaxation tapes
28. Read some great poetry
29. Brush my teeth
30. Look at before and after pictures of successful weight loss

with making this list right away. So here goes.

01. Go for a walk
02. Call a friend
03. Come to 43T
04. Check out some of my other favorite online spots
05. Take a bath with lots of great smelling stuff
06. Work out with a videotape
07. Go to the gym
08. Look at a map or atlas (I’ve always loved doing this)
09. Read, Read, Read
10. Listen to my favorite music
11. Dance
12. Watch a good movie or TV show
13. Make a journal entry
14. Pray
15. Breathe..Really focus on breathing slowly and deeply
16. Find something to laugh about
17. Polish my nails
18. Drink water
19. Sit outside and practice mindfulness
20. Declutter