About Stress Management: Summer Stress Relief

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Stress Management Stress Management Stress Causes Stress Effects How To Manage Stress From Elizabeth Scott, M.S., your Guide to Stress Management  Now that it's summertime, there are more options for stress relief. Exercising outside, taking a vacation, meditating in nature...there are many great options. This newsletter brings you some great ideas to help you make the most of the season, starting this weekend. Enjoy! --Elizabeth  Exercise Ideas For Summer  As you may already know, exercise is a fantastic tool for stress relief. It can be difficult to get into the habit, however. Studies show that we stick with a workout habit more easily if we actually enjoy doing the activity. That's why I'm sharing some of the best stress relief exercise ideas that are not only enjoyable, but able to be experienced during the summer. Make one of these a habit this summer, and you may find it easier to keep up an exercise habit in the fall. Read more Search Related Topics:  exercise  stress relief  healthy habits Why You Might Want To Try Gardening This Summer  Even if you're not someone who generally spends time gardening (or, perhaps,especially if you're not), gardening might be one of your best stress relief options for the summer. Why? Read on to learn about the stress management benefits of keeping plants alive outdoors. Read more Search Related Topics:  hobbies  landscaping  stress relievers Meditation: Get Started This Summer!  Meditation is a powerful stress relief tool, and summer is a great time to begin a practice. Here's an article that explains some of the benefits of meditation, and provides you with a list of different meditation techniques to try. With the exception of the bath meditation, all of these can be practiced outside. (My favorite summer recommendation: the walking meditation!) Read more Search Related Topics:  meditation  meditation techniques  meditation for stress Need A Vacation? (Perhaps more than you think!)  Vacations are an important part of enjoying life and staying relaxed and effective in your job and your life. Read why and how you could make this summer a restful one. Read more Search Related Topics:  vacations  staycations  combating burnout Related Searches Relieving Stress Stress Relief Stress at Work Stress Management Stress Reliever Featured Articles   More from About.com Sign-up for Shareables! An every-morning rundown of the day in history, headlines and trends produced by your pals at About.com. Please sign up it's free (of course), we think you will like it! Want More From About.com Check out our social page tailored to your interest! This newsletter is written by: Elizabeth Scott, M.S. Stress Management Guide Email Me | My Blog | My Forum   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About.com Stress Management newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. If you would like to unsubscribe from all newsletters sent from About.com, please send an email to optout@about.com with "Unsubscribe" as the subject line. About.com respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 1500 Broadway, 6th Floor New York, NY, 10036 © 2014 About.com   Social Media Stress Relief Stress Management On Facebook Elizabeth Scott on Twitter Favorite Pinterest Pins   Follow me on: Advertisement