# 20 Ways to Cope with Stress

**Author:** Sarah Sultan
**Published:** 2020-04-13
**YouTube:** https://youtu.be/-8OhXC6kRe8
**URL:** https://yaqeeninstitute.org/watch/animation/20-ways-to-cope-with-stress-animation
**Topics:** General Psychology, Psychology & Mental Health

## Description
Here are 20 practical coping skills you can use to relieve stress.

## Transcript
**[0:01]** For temporary relief from stress, pressure, or any ongoing hardship, it's important to use coping skills. Here are 20 coping skills you can use to relieve stress. 1. Do tazbih. 2. Talk to Allah about your frustrations.

**[0:19]** 3. Read Qur'an. 4. Do the hajj. 5. Visit someone sick. 6. Practice deep breathing.

**[0:35]** 7. Do something nice for somebody. 8. Take a warm bath or drink some tea. 9. Talk to a friend. 10. Organize some time for prayer.

**[0:51]** 11. Do the hajj. 12. Organize something or clean. 11. Stretch or exercise. 12. Bake.

**[1:07]** 13. Play with silly putty or play-doh. 14. Practice your affirmations. 15. Read, color, draw, or write in a journal. 16. Cuddle with a pet.

**[1:25]** 17. Try progressive muscle relaxation. Do an internet search for progressive muscle relaxation to learn more. 18. Sit outside, looking at or listening to nature for 5 minutes.

**[1:40]** 19. Take a 15-minute nap. 20. Make a list of blessings.