Feelin' Stressed? 5 Tips to Help You Get Happy!

Life can get a little stressful sometimes, especially if you run around crazy-busy most days. If your life is anything like mine, some days I feel like I barely get one minute to breathe. Here, some tips that have helped me forget the stress and get to happy, ASAP!

1. Smile. 

Yes, even when it's the last thing you feel like doing. Smiles are contagious, and your smile, even if it's a small one, could improve not only your day, but someone else's too. Take a little break from whatever might be stressing you out, find something that makes you happy and smile away. You'd be surprised how much one little smile can change your day - and your outlook - for the better! 

2. Meditate.

I am new to the whole meditation movement, but can already say it has made a huge difference in my stress level. It can difficult to get used to meditating, especially if you're stressed or your mind is going at a million miles per hour, so I downloaded the Buddhist Meditation app from the Android App Store. It starts off at just 2 minutes of meditating per day and increases as you get used to it, and even sends you reminders each day so you remember to squeeze in that all-important "You" time! 

3. Move Your Buns!

When I'm stressed, the last thing I feel like doing is anything physical, but there is just something stress-reducing about a quick walk with the dogs, a short bike ride down the road or even a chill yoga session. You don't have to work up a major sweat, just take a break from whatever you're doing to get moving for as little as 5-10 minutes, and you'll feel your stress begin to melt away...

4. Get Creative!!!

This is my favorite way to nix stress. Taking a break to draw, write, read, paint, sing, dance - anything that gets your creative juices flowing - can do wonders to clear your mind, put a smile on your face and send your stress running for the hills. Pick up a paintbrush, break out a new book, draw a silly picture or paint your nails with a funky new color or design. You'll be feeling so creatively awesome, you might forget you were stressed in the first place...and have something creative to show for it! 

5. Get Together & Have Some Fun!

Having a no-good, very bad, stress-filled day? Being stressed out all alone is the worst, and chances are you aren't the only one stressing like crazy, so call up your best buds and go have some fun together! Go bowling, grab some drinks, play some games, catch a movie, hit the beach, just go have some FUN!! Your stress will seem like a distant memory once you're in a fun situation with friends, and you can even vent to 'em if you need to - bonus!!!


How do you combat stress on those no good, very bad days?

Peace & Love