25 Ways to De-Stress (from BRIDES magazine)

I just received the July edition of BRIDES magazine in the mail, and as I flipped through quickly (who has time to read magazines, right?), I noticed on the last page a list of 25 surefire ways to de-stress. Perfect timing! Although aimed at frantic brides dealing with dozens of details, this list reminds us that we all need to take a stress break from time to time to recharge our batteries.

Here's the list:

1. Stretch and yawn
2. Organize your sock drawer
3. Blow bubbles
4. Jump rope
5. Check things off a list
6. Give yourself a pedicure
7. Dance like crazy in your living room
8. Count backward from 100
9. Head out for a hike
10. Inhale a calming scent, like lavender
11. Play air guitar
12. Try out a new, complicated recipe
13. Go for a drive with the windows open
14. Finger-paint
15. Read chick-lit
16. Download Sex and the City and watch it in bed
17. Scream into a pillow
18. Pet a cat or dog
19. Play really loud music
20. Chew gum
21. Kickbox
22. Buy a new lipstick
23. Look at family photo albums
24. Sing show tunes
25. Try on your dress!

Do you have a favorite from the list or one of your own to add? Please share!