Stress Relief Techniques
How EX Community Members Deal with Stress
"Exercise, breathing, yoga, mindfulness meditation, guided imagery, muscle relaxation, soft music."
— Thomas3.20.2010
"I write down what is causing my stress to put it into perspective and see if there is something I can do to change it." — Elvan
"I started to do meditation every morning along with my walking exccerise. I also started volunteer work at a food pantry, that keeps,me busy and keeps my mind away from smoking. — ig7011378
Experiment with new ways to help relieve stress to find what works best for your personal quitting journey.
Deep Breathing for Stress Relief
Deep breathing is easy and effective. Learn a technique to reduce stress anywhere, any time.
Grounding for Stress Relief
Grounding is a stress relief tool that uses everyday objects to help practice mindfulness. Learn how grounding can help you feel stable, aware, and connected.
Visualization for Stress Relief
Visualization is a technique proven to decrease anxiety. Try it out here.
Keeping Perspective
Feel like you're spiraling? Read tips for staying calm, even when life gets stressful.
Practicing Mindfulness for Craving and Stress Relief
Learn a mindfulness method to help you reduce stress and cravings while quitting smoking or vaping