I need help dealing with stress.

[weasel]

i need some ideas on things that i can do to help manage stress, so if any one has any ideas I'll be really grateful

[lnt1103]

Exercise
Relaxation techniques
A good friend
A good journal
A good massage
A good diversion

[shychick07]

i agree with Int, except im gonna throw in soaking in a tub of hot water, which probably falls under Int's "Relaxation Techniques"...

[Browser]

Music, a hobby, watching sports, shoveling the drive, sex... if nothing works, see a professional for stress counseling.

[weasel]

thanks for all the tips, but my problem is most of the stress hits me throughout the day and i find it hard to manage it so it all piles up, and i need some exercises that i can do just about anywhere and also don't take up a lot of time, and sorry if I'm being to finicky with the requirements

[lnt1103]

Close your eyes, take a deep breath and count

Pick a mantra, like 'IlovemyjobIlovemyjobIlovemyjob.....'. I knew a prof once that for one whole school year said 'it's all good' every time something got on his nerves--he once had to shout 'good' through gritted teeth, but ya know. Mine lately has been to recite the first phrase of The Serenity Prayer. Just enough of it to remind myself of its message.

What it comes down to is, keeping your morale in check until you can completely relax later in the day.

[funinthesun]

An easy way to get more exercise throughout the day is to do normal things differently. Take the stairs and move slowly through the steps. When carrying groceries, hold them with your arms bent instead of straight. Randomly do a set of 20 pushups throughout the day. Maintain correct posture at all times. Engage in sex marathons.