NBR: What do you do to relieve stress?

star21gazer

I'm sure we all handle it differently so what do you do? 

lilcrablegs

I try to stop and think of how insignificant the problem is and mentally get over it.

Oh, and drink.

kc0721

I'm with Bethany, I drink, LOL (well not lately, but under non-pregnant circumstances)

I also, vent to anyone who will listen and that usually does the trick. 

ricejl

I vent or go exercise. The kickboxing class is always fun because when we are doing punches even the teacher will say "who pissed you off today, well now their standing in front of you!" It makes me laugh but also makes me work harder so it relieves stress.

loyo03

Usually, I think of someone who is in a worse situation than I am and it makes me realize that whatever I am dealing w/ is insignificant.

I also will  vent to dh or a very good friend, or shop, or try to put my mind on something that I am looking forward to.

RachelJohnson

I'm with Bethany! )

tippykins

lol, love bethany's answer...

i work out!

star21gazer

Forgot to answer my own question lol.

I used to eat (hangs head in shame) but since I am trying to be more healthy and lose the remaining poundage I have hanging around I usually go on a walk to clear my head.  I also try to think of the positive things in my life.  

MissLMS

I like to vent to friends over a margarita or a glass of wine.

Also... I try to throw myself into a project to get my mind off of things. This weekend I spent two days painting our front porch and repainting some furniture. While it was a big project it's amazing what a few, baby-free hours of alone time with a paint brush and an ipod will do. I felt like a new woman afterwards... with a nicer looking front porch!

hlw082104

I definitely try to think about how small a situation is, especially compared to others. Also try to get away from the situation from a little while and come back for a fresh perspective...of course, I definitely sometimes go the maybe unhealthy path and have a glass of wine or two )