Managing Stress & Anxiety

15 Simple Ways to Relieve Stress

1. Get more physical activity

2. Eat a balanced diet

3. Minimize phone use and screen time

4. Practice self-care

5. Try journaling

6. Reduce your caffeine intake

7. Spend time with family and friends

8. Create boundaries and learn to say no

9. Avoid procrastination

10. Take a yoga class

11. Practice mindfulness

12. Cuddle

13. Spend time in nature

14. Practice deep breathing

15. Spend time with a pet

The 3-3-3 Rule for Anxiety

The 3-3-3 rule is a mindfulness technique that's simple enough for teens and it asks them to do the following:

• name three things they can see

• identify three sounds they can hear

• move three different parts of their bodies