Originally Posted by
canklecat
Meditation gives me too much free time to worry about my problems.
Deep breathing helps a bit. But for me it works better if I'm "doing something." It seems more effective for me when I use my incentive spirometer.
Yes this.
I've got my list and if I can accomplish something on the list today, I feel better than if I try meditation.
Exercise is a big stress reducer and makes me feel like I've accomplished something. And I also employ something I've called, "Smelling the roses" or "Notice beauty". As I'm rushing from here to there, occasionally I'll force myself to slow down and find something beautiful to look at for a moment. And then I'm back to rushing again.