Following are some stress reduction techniques:

* Environmental Methods
o Reduce the Importance of the Event
o Reduce Uncertainties
o Listen to Music or Relaxation Tapes

* Physical Techniques: these are most effective where stress is driven by excessive levels of adrenaline.
o Progressive Muscular Relaxation
o Breathing Control
o Biofeedback

* Mental Techniques: most effective where psychological factors are driving stress.
o Imagery Relaxation
o Thought Awareness, Rational Thinking and Positive Thinking
o Remembering past good workouts, performances and achievements
o Self-Hypnosis and Auto-Suggestion


Can you suggest some other techniques that relieved you from stress?