Comments on: How do you relieve stress? + Win a Personalized Address Stamp!

By: Terry

Terry — Tue, 26 Feb 2013 22:12:33 +0000

I like “liked” Paper and Post. I’m now psychically draining away wedding stress, you should be feeling a calmer … wait … wait … right… NOW! Ooops, now I’m less stressed because the world is better when nice folks like y’all are married.

By: Ansley

Ansley — Wed, 13 Feb 2013 15:59:56 +0000

I always enjoy a long walk in the country while listening to music but if they doesnt help I enjoyed long hot bubble baths with a BIG glass of wine!

By: Eileen

Eileen — Mon, 11 Feb 2013 23:21:23 +0000

I read my favorite blogs and drink a glad of wine. This is so funny right now because as we speak I am stressed. My daughter is getting married in October and I just finished writing out two large deposit checks. Right now I feel like the budget might be to low and I’m out of wine!

By: Gail

Gail — Mon, 11 Feb 2013 21:12:09 +0000

When I am planning something big (like a wedding) I just make lot’s of lists. Nothing relieves stress like checking off all my “to do’s” as I go along and it has the added benefit of keeping me on track – which helps to keep me calm, cool and collected

By: Kristy

Kristy — Sun, 10 Feb 2013 20:00:30 +0000

Well, my default stress reliever used to be chocolate which could be interchanged / combined with (depending on the severity of the situation) a shopping trip! Now, I am trying to develop better habits and turn to a nice walk, which really does make me feel better in the long run. Something about fresh air and exerting a little energy helps me remember not to sweat the small stuff, and that most things really are the small stuff!

By: Dawnie

Dawnie — Sun, 10 Feb 2013 16:51:48 +0000

Stepping away and “stepping away” by going for a walk usually really help me clear my head & come back to the task refocused. When I need to get my mind off of something that is nagging me, therefore stressing me out – especially if there is nothing I can do about it @ the moment (oh so frustrating & therefore much more stressful!), I try to distract myself by reading, watching a movie, tuning into HGTV (since I love to decorate, this channel usually inspires me somehow, design-wise, and then my mind starts planning decor, so I’m not focused on the stress-issue). Same effect by flipping thru a magazine or perusing Pinterest. And I often find a solution to my issue pops into my head, just because I quit focusing on it. Love it when that happens!

By: Barbara

Barbara — Sun, 10 Feb 2013 16:16:33 +0000

I’m right there with you… Nothing better than a long swim! The worst is when there is too much stress and not enough time to even think about relieving stress (

By: Kristin Smith

Kristin Smith — Sun, 10 Feb 2013 07:20:09 +0000

Get outside and get moving.
Eat well – junk food just makes stress worse.
Laugh – watch a funny movie or listen to an old Bill Cosby comedy routine.
Give a hug, even if you don’t feel like one.
Buy some shoes! It doesn’t matter how much you weigh, they always fit!

By: Kristen

Kristen — Sun, 10 Feb 2013 03:38:03 +0000

I would love to have one of these lovely stamps! I think my greatest stress reliever is a hot bath. I also like to un-wind from the day by reading emails, checking Facebook or looking at lovely photos on Pinterest!

By: Heather

Heather — Sat, 09 Feb 2013 16:04:27 +0000

Stress is inevitable before your wedding but, it sounds like you are doing the right thing by swimming and taking hot baths. Walking my dogs always makes me feel more clear headed and the most important thing for me is getting a good night sleep.

I am sure many people have told you this but, sometimes when something doesn’t go as planned at a wedding you realize it was a blessing because the wedding turned out even better because of the change.

Good luck staying calm and enjoying this wonderful time in your life!