Movement for Stress Management

Movement can improve your mood, help brain health, memory, sleep quality and relaxation. It can help you lose weight and increase your energy levels too!

• Take a quick walk up and down a few flights of stairs.
• Exercise 30 minutes daily … not necessarily all at once.
• Try simple side bends and twists to increase circulation, wake you up, and enliven the lymphatic system.
• Release and arch your back to release tension.
• Massage your temples in a rhythmic circular motion for 2 minutes.
• Massage your scalp for 2 minutes. Start at the top of your head and gently work your way to the base of your scalp.
• Place a tennis ball between your shoulder blades against a wall and move up and down to create counter pressure. Be careful not to roll across your spine.

Additional Resources for Stress Management:

Stress Reduction with Pets

Neck Stretches