My girlfriend called me the other day all stressed out because she just started a new job and, on top of that, she's trying to plan for her July wedding. Her stressful new job is causing her to stay up late, overeat and smoke more than ever before. It's also putting a damper on her relationship with her fiancé -- not a good way to start a marriage.
After some consoling words of "everything is going to be fine," we hung up the phone and I began to wonder, "How do some people lead stress-free lives?" Some people seem to be able to handle every conflict and overloaded to-do list with ease, leaving the rest of us envious of their stress-free lifestyle.
Today, I set out to find their secrets. I decided to look at what our top searched stress-relieving products are on AOL Search. Before my search, I thought expensive things like spa gift certificates for massages and facials would be the most searched, but I was surprised to find that simple things like lighting a candle or brewing some tea for relaxation are even more common. In the end, it looks like candles, tea, hammocks and water fountains are at the top.
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Reader Comments (Page 4 of 5)
61. I find that almost any kind of exercise, yoga, tai chi, or just laying on the floor stretching every muscle for 15-20 minutes helps relieve stress every time. The #1 best stress reliever is sex, of course, but that can't always be done at the time it is needed most - so try a little exercise.
Posted at 7:46PM on May 15th 2008 by fjgalpha
62. A great webiste I created with great candles and aromatherapy products is www.allizon.com. As a divorced mom of a 10 year old with a very stressed life, I needed to come up with something to help me destress and Allizon was born. Please check out website. www.allizon.com pampering for busy moms.
Posted at 7:47PM on May 15th 2008 by Allison Velazquez
63. If you want to remain stress free, don't ever become a high school teacher. Every night when I come home, I'm beat. Candles, gardening, pets, quiet moments, yoga, reading are all good stress relievers.
Posted at 7:47PM on May 15th 2008 by Marie Stoller
64. If I am stressed, I love to go out in my backyard when I get home and play with my dogs and have a glass of wine, that really is relaxing!
Posted at 7:54PM on May 15th 2008 by honey
65. Hello,
The best way that helps me deal with stress is by starting my day off with a prayer, thanking God for all that I can think of. Then praying for others in need and then my family and self. Then I read in the book of Proverbs in the Bible. There are 30 Proverbs so whatever day it is, I read that Proverb. For example, today is May 15th so I read Proverbs 15. All together this takes me no more than 10 minutes. However Ive grown to spend more time in prayer and reading and a good 20-30 minutes is the remedy for me. I hope some will try this. You never know what God has in store for you. Blessings to All. Katie
Posted at 7:59PM on May 15th 2008 by davidkayen
66. stress is from money, time and monsanto influenced food products. The oligarchy opression doesnt help also.
Posted at 8:00PM on May 15th 2008 by christa
67. Purchase a meditation CD or soothing nature sounds...this works really well for me, in addition to drinking tea, aroma therapy candles, inscents, and a soothing bath..all make the evening complete and a relaxful sleep.
Posted at 8:02PM on May 15th 2008 by Baby Doll
68. i may be young but school is very stressful. just this week i had 6 papers due, a writing portfolio due for the state, my history nots and all next week i have exams. what i do to handle stress is if its raining i sit outside on my porch and listen to the rain falling on my roof but if its not raining then i (if i have time between homework and chores) take my dog for a long walk. this usually helps.
Posted at 8:06PM on May 15th 2008 by me
69. Tv or a good movie. If too many overwhelming things are happening in my life at once, I put on a familiar tv show or movie and just remove myself from it all. Then, when the movie is over, I take on one thing at a time. Even if its the type of probs that can't be completed in one sitting, I am in a much better place to play round robin.
Posted at 8:10PM on May 15th 2008 by penelope panatoski
70. Stress is one of the hallmarks of our culture. Just ask someone how they are doing and they will respond "busy" or "stressed". Log onto http://www.helpinghelpers.com for stress management resources to help you reach your fullest potential...and then some...
Posted at 8:13PM on May 15th 2008 by Kristen Costa
71. stress is a common thing for me, but massages to the trick most of the time :]
Posted at 8:16PM on May 15th 2008 by Amie
72. WALKING RELIEVES STRESS....
NO YELLING RELIEVES STRESS....
NO CELLS OR HOME TELPH RELIEVES STRESS....
STOP TALKING SO MUCH RELIEVES STRESS.....
RELAX RELIEVES STRESS.....
Posted at 8:16PM on May 15th 2008 by WutheringHeights
73. I seldom get stressed but today was the exception. I am getting up early in the morning to shop all the thrift stores, by myself.
Posted at 8:17PM on May 15th 2008 by Audine
74. Another stressed out HS teacher here - my remedy in class and out is humor. I even laugh with my students about how they stress me. I have one of those mini Zen gardens, like they sell at Barnes and Nobles... And if things get crazy, either I grab it or I hand it over to the student. The tiny rake and little stones are just goofy enough to refocus attention and give the time, seconds though it may be, to realize that "this, too, shall pass".
Posted at 8:17PM on May 15th 2008 by gee
75. I like spending time w/ my cats. Whenever I've had a particularly bad day at work, I know I can come home and get unconditional love from those little fur balls. I can feel my BP dropping as I pet them, and watching their antics while they play makes me feel lots better
Posted at 8:18PM on May 15th 2008 by qsuzer
76. Romantic DVD's can help relieve stress
1. Love is a Many Splendored Thing
2. Dr. Zhivago
3. The World of Suzie Wong
4. Gone with the Wind
5. Romeo&Juliet
6. Cinderella..Rogers&Hammerstein's
Posted at 8:27PM on May 15th 2008 by WutheringHeights
77. A GREAT STRESS RELIEVER
Volunteering on wkends or after work.
Posted at 8:31PM on May 15th 2008 by WutheringHeights
78. My favorite stress reliever is to sit with a cup of chamomile tea and listen to Reiki or crystal music. My cat curls up next to me to nap and be petted.
Posted at 8:39PM on May 15th 2008 by Jean French
79. i am so tired of whiny a** crybaby women. i'm 44 a female divorced twice barely supporting myself but i'm happy. i raised an amazing kid and worked full time throughout. i didn't resort to prescription medications during that time and still don't. women need to stop whining that's where the stereotype comes from. maybe when you whiny stay at home moms grow up and get a job outside of the home you can stfu for a bit. life gets better.
Posted at 8:46PM on May 15th 2008 by get over it
80. Realize that you are not the center of the universe, that you are but a part of it, that life is a journey not a destination. Understand that the material things you strive to aquire enhance your stress and mean nothing as to your worth as a human being.
Posted at 9:15PM on May 15th 2008 by emily27