If you are like most people, you probably find some relief when you sit down to enjoy your favorite comfort foods. However, this can cause problems when it comes to weight loss. Luckily there are a variety of other options you can try, following are the top 10 alternatives to eating when stressed:

Exercise

Exercising is one of the most effective alternatives to eating when stressed because it releases endorphins in the brain that naturally relieve stress, a process that starts working within just a couple of minutes of being physically active.

Reading

Settling down with a good book a few times a week will not only help to keep your stress levels at a minimum, but it can help to increase your creativity levels at the same time.

Clean the House

Everyone needs a clean house, but most people don’t realize that it can be just as therapeutic as it is necessary.

Daily Stretching

Stretching will relax every muscle in your body, including your brain and shoulders where a lot of stress is typically stored.

Check Your Email

Spending time corresponding with friends and loved ones through email can help to relieve stress when you’re looking at those funny pictures and reading about the lives of those you care about.

Go Dancing

Get out and dance! Dancing will make you smile and can become an addictive hobby if you do it often enough. Salsa dancing is one of the most common to learn.

Watch a Movie

There isn’t a much better way to temporarily take your mind of the stresses of life than to immerse yourself in the fictional story of a good movie.

Go Shopping

Why not buy yourself a new outfit or something exciting for your home when you’ve had a long and stressful day? It’s sure to perk you up and keep your mind off things.

Do Some Laundry

Laundry made this list of the top 10 alternatives to eating when stressed because it takes some time to complete, so you have plenty of opportunity to relax throughout the process.

Plan a Trip

Sometimes what it takes to loosen up a little is to go on a quick trip. Just one or two days in a small hotel a couple of hours away from home can do wonders for your stress levels.

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