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