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Not only will it be easier to read, but you'll also have more time to understand the beauty of these simple exercises
and to remember even better stress relievers from your own experiences.
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101 Ways To Beat

* Always have a "plan B" * Always make copies of important papers * Anticipate your needs * Ask a friend for a hug * Ask for help with the jobs you dislike * Ask someone to be your "vent *partner" *Avoid negative people * Avoid relying on chemical aids * Avoid tight fitting clothes * Be aware of the decisions you make * Be prepared for rain * Be responsible for your feelings * Become a better listener * Believe in yourself * Break large tasks into bite size portions * Buy yourself a flower *Clean out one closet * Cook a meal and eat it by candlelight * Dance a jig * Develop your sense of humor * Do a brand new thing * Do everything in moderation * Do it today *Don't know all the answers * Don't rely on your memory ...write it down * Exercise every day * Feed the birds * Find support from others * Freely praise other people * Get enough sleep * Get up 15 Minutes earlier * Go to a ball game and scream * Get to work early * Go to a picnic * Have a support network of people, places and things * Have goals for yourself * Hum a jingle * Keep a journal * Know your limitations and let others know them too *Learn a new doodle * Leave work early (with permission) * Learn to meet your own needs * Learn the words to a new song *Learn to whistle a tune * Listen to a symphony * Look at a work of art * Look at challenges differently * Look for the silver lining * Look up at the stars * Maintain your weight * Make duplicate keys * Memorize a *joke * Pay attention to your appearance *Pet a friendly dog/cat * Plant a tree * Play patty cake with a toddler * Practice a monster smile *Practice breathing slowly * Practice grace under pressure *Practice preventative maintenance * Prepare for the morning the night before * Put air freshener in your car * Put safety first * Quit trying to "fix" other people * Read a poem * Read a story curled up in bed * Recognize the importance of unconditional love * Remember that stress is an attitude * Remember you always have options * Repair anything that doesn't work properly * Say hello to a stranger * Say no more often * Say something nice to someone * Schedule play time into every day *Set appointments ahead * Set priorities in your life * Simplify meal times * Smile * Stand up and stretch * Stop a bad habit * Stop saying negative things to yourself  * Stop thinking tomorrow will be a better day * Stretch your limits a little each day * Strive for excellence NOT perfection * Take a bubble bath * Take a different, route to work * Take stock of your achievements * Talk less and listen more * Teach a kid to fly a kite * Tell someone to have a good day in Pig Latin * Tickle a baby * Throw a paper airplane * Unclutter your life * Use time wisely * Visualize yourself winning * Walk in the rain * Watch a ballet * Watch a video and eat popcorn  * Work at being cheerful and optimistic * Write a note to a far away friend *

* P.S. Relax, take each day at a time ... you have the rest of your life to live.
You will live it best when you live for Jesus.

Note: This list failed to include our favorite stress beater,
***Sing a song about Jesus, and make it Southern Gospel!!!

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