50 Ways to Manage Stress on a Budget

50 Ways to Manage Stress on a Budget

There’s a misconception that wellness can only be achieved if you have money. While some people have the funds to solve their problems by taking off to the Bahamas or scheduling an appointment with a therapist, others don’t have the money or time to address mild to chronic stress in the most desirable ways. Though, there is always hope. Below is a list of everyday things you can do to manage stress that don’t cost a dime.

1. Protect your energy

2. Be honest with yourself

3. Schedule alone time

4. Set realistic goals

5. Educate yourself

6. Balance your diet

7. Get sunlight

8. Engage in physical activity

9. Love yourself

10. Reflect on daily accomplishments

11. Set boundaries

12. Say "no" sometimes

13. Say "yes" sometimes

14. Make time for loved ones

15. Make new friends

16. Surround yourself with like- minded people

17. Choose to see the good in people

18. But accept that we are flawed

19. Learn your love language

20. Never assume

21. Get rest

22. Drink water

23. Pray and/or meditate

24. Cry if you need to

25. Don't work too hard

26. Tell someone

27. And ask for help

28. Be willing to accept constructive criticism

29. Be the role model you wanted growing up

30. Believe in something

31. Believe in yourself

32. Find your talent

33. Get paid for it

34. Write

35. And make people pay for it

36. Take occasional breaks from social media

37. Celebrate little victories

38. Allow people to figure out their problems

39. Mind your business

40. Turn down opportunities for pettiness

41. Never show your hand

42. Plan

43. Don't seek the last word

44. Get yourself gifts

45. Accept positive change

46. Prioritize

47. Determine your values

48. Question everything

49. Get in where you fit in

50. Have faith that things will get better

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