I should definitely try some of the relaxing methods mentioned in this article. One of the relaxing exercises I did in High School was in gym class, where I would lay down, close my eyes, and while listening to the sound of my breath, imagine I am at the beach and lying on the warm sand. Wow it is so relaxing! I sometimes do that when I find peaceful time I refer to as "me time", and imagine anything I want. It really helps all my negative energy to go away.

Stress is a challenge that many of us face in our day-to-day activities. Regularly being stressed is very common for me since I have been working very hard, first as a full time college student and part time employee and more recently as a graduate student. Out of the three recommendations made in this article, I found two of them quite appealing as I also use them whenever I feel stressed.
The most common stress reliever I often use is closing my eyes and breathing slowly, which helps me think and focus on what to do next. The positive affirmations discussed in the article are also helpful. When I feel stressed I always try to think positive thoughts and that helps me to keep going. I practice yoga and meditation. They reduce my stress level and boost my self esteem. I heard from a friend that writing a daily journal about stressful situations helps him relieve his distress. My friend finds relief in writing down the things that bothers him once that issue gets off his mind it is easier to see what is stressing him and manage the situation. It is important to identify what stresses us and find best the best way to manage it.