Ways to Relax and Reduce Stress for Lupus Patients

Ways to Relax and Reduce Stress


Use relaxation techniques
Eye Relaxation

Use imagery.

Use affirmations.

Have a positive mental attitude.

Meditate.

Exercise.
Jane Fonda: Prime Time - Fit & Strong Video (Great video for people with hip replacements or people who can't get down on the floor!)

Line dance.

Pamper yourself:
European Facial
Spa Manicure / Spa Pedicure
Full Body Massage

Laugh.

Listen to soothing music.
Music gives wings to the mind and flight to the imagination. -- Author Unknown
Music Therapy
Song dedicated to the one I love

Give and receive a hug.

Talk to a friend.

Reach out and touch someone.

Eat chocolate.
Did you you "desserts" spelled backwards spells "stressed"?

Make friends with non-worriers.

Schedule your day realistically.

Set aside one day a week for rest and renewal.

Do things that keep your mind active when you are homebound:
Word Search Puzzles
Jigsaw Puzzles
Crossword Puzzles
Solitaire
Tangoes
Sudoku (I'm addicted!)
Kakuro
KenKen
Kendoku
Pyruko (Quite challenging)
Hidato (I love it!)

Watch classic "I Love Lucy" and "Golden Girls" episodes.

Lecturer on Stress Management


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