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30 Things to Do in Under 30 Minutes to Relieve Stress

This article is written by a student writer from the Her Campus at Clemson chapter.

 

  1. Take a power nap.

  2. Call your mom.

  3. Take a hot shower.

  4. Watch an episode of Friends. 

  5. Color a page in a coloring book.

  6. Organize your desk.

  7. Pet a dog. 

  8. Listen to a chapter of an audiobook.

  9. Paint your nails.

  10. Do Zumba that you can learn on YouTube.

  11. FaceTime your best friends.

  12. Take a walk to get a pretty ice cream cone with sprinkles. 

  13. Curl your hair.

  14. Make a friendship bracelet like you did in middle school.

  15. Watch cooking videos on Facebook.

  16. Save motivational quotes on Pinterest.

  17. Write a letter to your grandma.

  18. Pick some flowers to keep in your room.

  19. Frame a photo of you on the happiest day of your life and keep it somewhere that you will look often.

  20. Stretch.

  21. Do your hair and makeup and take cute selfies.

  22. Pick out your outfits for the next week.

  23. Have a dance party by yourself.

  24. Doodle a picture to hang on your fridge.

  25. Start a countdown to your birthday.

  26. Plan your next road trip.

  27. Download an app to start learning a new language.

  28. Finger paint.

  29. Bake cookies and eat some of the dough. 

  30. Give yourself a facial.
Caitlin Barkley is currently a senior at Clemson University pursuing a degree in both Biology and Psychology. In 2016-2017, she served as the Campus Correspondent and Editor-in-Chief for Her Campus Clemson after joining her freshman year. She is also an ambassador with the Calhoun Honors College, a teacher with Clemson Dancers, and a member of Tiger Strut Dance Company. Caitlin is a colonizing member of the South Carolina Beta Chapter of Pi Beta Phi, and she serves as the current Chapter President. A few of her favorite things include coffee, her Clemson ring, and fuzzy blankets! Follow her on Instagram @c_barkley19