3 Ways to Beat Holiday Stress Right Now

by Becky Striepe December 24, 2012, 4:30 am 143 Views

2. Walk it Out

Put your dog on a leash and take her for a brisk walk around the block. If you don’t have a dog, that’s OK! Grab your mp3 player and put on some relaxing music or your favorite podcast and head out for a walk. Just the motion of walking is so healthy for our bodies and our brains. Even a 10 or 15 minute walk can do wonders for your well being!

While you’re out, try not to think about what’s stressing you out. Just enjoy this break from your obligations and let the exercise release endorphins to help you cope with that holiday stress!

Up Next: Take a soothing bath.

Image Credit: Taking a Walk photo via Shutterstock

Written by Becky Striepe

My name is Becky Striepe (rhymes with “sleepy”), and I am a crafts and food writer from Atlanta, Georgia with a passion for making our planet a healthier, happier, and more compassionate place to live. My mission is to make vegan food and crafts accessible to everyone!. If you like my work, you can also find me on Twitter, Facebook, and Google+.