Take a vacation (in your mind)

[abra]

Relaxing on a beach might not be in the budget, but going there mentally doesn’t cost a penny. Research has found that imagining something relaxing can have a similar effect to experiencing it. Close your eyes and picture your ideal stress-free location—in detail. How does the breeze feel on your skin? How do the waves sound? Any time you feel your stress mounting, take 30 seconds to recall that place.

[countrymomma81]

I do this pretty often. You wouldn't imagine the places I've  been in my head...lol. It really helps. 

Sometimes DH and I lay in bed at night and close our eyes and pretend to be on a vacation. We describe the things we see to each other and  the smells we smell. It's awesome. 

[VisionSeeker]

I do this often. I also play cs's with ocean sounds when I'm stressed. The ocean helps me relax.

[PoehlerBear1983]

Im not often stressed

[timon95]

i take a mini vaca every night when everyone is in bed

[nngmommy83]

I've done this before

[batjmom]

I do this and I agree it does help

[sarah824]

I don't do this often, but I don't find myself overly stressed often either. As crazy as it may sound when I do feel stressed I go into prayer and that helps. 

[VisionSeeker]

 That doesn't sound crazy.  I do that too!

Quoting sarah824:

I don't do this often, but I don't find myself overly stressed often either. As crazy as it may sound when I do feel stressed I go into prayer and that helps. 

 

[abra]

same here.

Quoting VisionSeeker:

 That doesn't sound crazy.  I do that too!

Quoting sarah824:

I don't do this often, but I don't find myself overly stressed often either. As crazy as it may sound when I do feel stressed I go into prayer and that helps. 

 

[NicholasMama608]

I do that all the time.  :)