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Stress Management Stress Management Stress Causes Stress Effects How To Manage Stress From Elizabeth Scott, M.S., your Guide to Stress Management Recently, a reader from the About Stress Management Facebook Page made an observation that many people feel, that altering thought patterns to reduce stress can be very challenging. She's right. But while stress management can sometimes be a challenge, it can also be fun! This newsletter brings some fun new tools you can use to relieve stress, as well as some great suggestions from other readers on how to have fun. Share your thoughts, and join us on Facebook (don't forget to "like") and Twitterfor more interesting conversations. I hop e you enjoy the rest of your week! --Elizabeth Pinterest For Stress Management I recently discovered the website Pinterest, and found it to be a great tool for those seeking stress relief, social connection, and even increased productivity. (Who knew!) If you're new to Pinterest (or if you're already a fan and haven't been using it for stress relief yet), here are some tips you can use. See More About:  social media for stress management  stress management tools  setting goals Your Playlist Can Change Your Life I recently read a book on the use of music for stress relief. While I've been an enthusiastic proponent for this great stress relief tool already, I was thoroughly impressed by the book and what it brings to the table for the average person seeking to maximize their experience and minimize stress. See why I heartily recommend this read (which you'll be hearing about some more in coming weeks), and see what you can do now for stress management with music. See More About:  stress management books  music therapy  simple stress relief Laugh More And Have Fun It's important to let loose and have some fun, not only for the sake of enjoying life, but for balance and stress relief. Here are some of the best ways to use fun as a stress reliever. See More About:  fun stress relievers  laughter and stress  social support What's Your Favorite Hobby for Stress Relief? This is one of my more popular reader response articles--I have over 70 suggestions from readers regarding their favorite ways to have fun. While many of them may not be for you, some of these suggestions can bring a smile to your face and a sigh of contentment. If you have a favorite strategy to share, by all means, submit it to the group and give someone else a smile! See More About:  balance  fun  inner child Stress Management Ads Stress Be Stress Free Stress Relief Tips Stress and Tension Coping with Stress Featured Articles What Type Of Personality Do You Have? Stress and Health Stress Relief Tips Free Stress Tests Free Personality Tests Ongoing Tools for Stress Reduction   More from About.com Top 10 Skin Myths How do you know the information and advice you get about your skin is true? Start with this article, which debunks some of the the most persistent myths out there. More> Living with Infertility Infertility is extremely difficult emotionally, and it's easy to start feeling overwhelmed. Here are 10 ways to cope and keep infertility from taking over your life. More> This newsletter is written by: Elizabeth Scott, M.S. Stress Management Guide Email Me | My Blog | My Forum   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About Stress Management newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 249 West 17th Street New York, NY, 10011 © 2012 About.com   Ongoing Stress Relief Resources Facebook Page: About Stress Follow @About_Stress On Twitter What Type Of Personality Do You Have? Advertisement