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6 Stress Busters That Will Make You Look (and Feel) Years Younger

When it comes to women and stress, if you want to be the best version of yourself, you've got to release the pressure -- these tricks will help

April 6, 2011 | by Robin Immerman Gruen | 16 COMMENTS

Shop to detox Retail therapy has a place in every woman's life -- when put to power properly. You don't need to spend a fortune; rather than buying a new pair of $800 platforms (if you can actually spend this much on shoes, more power to ya), treat yourself to a few simple pleasures that offer massive emotional payoff, like a new lipstick or nail polish in a playful, fun hue. Grab a pal and hit the counter (cosmetics, of course) to gab about the day's drama -- talking out your issues is a proven way to reduce stress and anxiety -- and have a little fun with makeup. No harm in that, right?

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Reading my favorite beauty magazine is always relaxing to me while laying on bed.

by EricaF123 Wednesday, December 26, 2012 at 08:28AM Report as inappropriate

I do face masks in the bath while reading, very soothing

by kimihavens Tuesday, November 6, 2012 at 12:32PM Report as inappropriate

I keep a journal. It helps me relax because I find that I start writing angry and end up laughing about it.

by Sari Friday, October 19, 2012 at 05:26PM Report as inappropriate

Reading a book or vegging out with a favorite movie or TV show are nice ways to relax, too!

by KarasuSparkle Sunday, September 30, 2012 at 08:20PM Report as inappropriate

eating cookies and shopping...sounds like those would cause more stress and weight gain

by yahdieprincess Friday, September 28, 2012 at 07:58AM Report as inappropriate

yoga always works for me, or a nice relaxing bath.

by ladyboarder9669 Monday, February 13, 2012 at 12:57PM Report as inappropriate

Sounds good, these are all relaxing things that I would love to do on a bad day.

by RoleModel Monday, February 13, 2012 at 11:29AM Report as inappropriate

Time to relax and have some time to myself!

by MissXu Thursday, January 5, 2012 at 03:00PM Report as inappropriate

brilliant article, some great ideas there :)

by RaraGiggles89 Tuesday, December 6, 2011 at 05:40AM Report as inappropriate

I do a lot of things when I'm stressed out - but my personal favorite is cooking so this article is right about baking cookies.

by grass Sunday, December 4, 2011 at 11:31PM Report as inappropriate

I do yoga when I'm feeling stressed or when my body feels stressed. Its super relaxing plus you can feel good knowing your getting a work out in!

by ladyboarder9669 Wednesday, October 12, 2011 at 01:58PM Report as inappropriate

I never thought of baking cookies as a way to relieve stress. In actuality it takes over an hour to bake an entire batch and it's a little stressful making sure they don't burn. However, I have to admit the smell of those cookies is wonderful!

by voyager24 Tuesday, October 11, 2011 at 12:56PM Report as inappropriate

Great tips.

by tiffany_gallehugh Monday, October 3, 2011 at 06:30PM Report as inappropriate

As a college student, this helped alot. Thanks!

by ayegee Monday, October 3, 2011 at 11:44AM Report as inappropriate

Hm...everyone deals with stress differently, but good tips

by LittleBunny Sunday, August 14, 2011 at 02:14PM Report as inappropriate

hmmmm.... I turn on the tube and watch for few min then get stressed out that I wasted my time in watching it instead of the daily chores. But sometimes I do watch TV and do my chores simultaneously (like ironing, prepping food, arranging) This way my work is also done and I don't feel tired coz I was watching my favorite show.

by ebbsandtides Friday, May 27, 2011 at 08:54AM Report as inappropriate

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