Stress Relief Technique #1: Get a massage. Go for the gold and get a full body massage at your favorite spa. When your body is a mass of tight, knotted muscles from stress, a full body massage will calm you down and help release that tension.

Stress Relief Technique #2: Get a manicure and pedicure. When you need a quick pick-me-up, head to the nail salon and treat yourself to a mani and pedi. Science has proven that there are pressure points located on our feet and hands. These areas can cause additional pain during stressful times. A nice mani and pedi will help soothe those pressure points.

Stress Relief Technique #3: Take a bubble bath. Create your own personal spa at home. Draw a bath as hot as you can stand it. Add calming bath salts to the water and light lots of candles for ambience. Lock the door and soak away your stress.

Stress Relief Technique #4: Thing positive. Replace your negative thoughts with positive ones. Allowing negative thoughts to control you will only increase your stress. Speak positive affirmations often to control stressful situations.

Stress Relief Technique #5: Find balance. Most stress is a product of living an unbalanced life. Drop the things that aren't necessary and you'll reduce your stress by 50% or more.

These five stress relief techniques will get you started on the path of reducing your stress. Try one each day and add your own twist to them to kick stress from your life.