Exercise is one of the best methods of reducing stress. Find something you enjoy doing, and go do it. And, don’t you dare say you don’t like to exercise. Everyone can find some way to exercise that makes you grin.

Play Time

Grab your kids and a ball and head out into the yard. Teach them all the games you used to love. I’ve gotten some of my best workouts playing freeze tag with my son in my front yard. The workout was fun and cost a lot less than buying a piece of exercise equipment. Jump on a trampoline, pogo stick, or grab a hula-hoop. It’s all good.

Quiet Time

If you need to take time to think, try bike riding, walking, kayaking, rollerblading, cross-country skiing, swimming or hiking – any of these will encourage your mind to s-l-o-w down.

Team Sports

Join a basketball,

Dance, Dance, Dance

There’s a new trend in workout videos. From Ballet and Belly Dance or Hip Hop to Breakdance, you’ll find every kind of dance workout video available. Or, of course, you can always put your favorite music into the CD player and let the music move you. Boogie with your kids for twice the fun.

Take time to take care of you. There is always a form of exercise that will keep you healthy and smiling – exactly what all moms need.

Nicole Dean is a mostly-sane work at home mom, and proud owner of http://www.ShowMomTheMoney.com – a fun, informative site to help moms find success at home. Need some new dance moves? Try http://www.funexercisevideos.com.

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