I will stay physically active to lower stress

Exercise is a good stress reliever, regardless of your fitness level. Plus, the lingering effects of exercise and mood are impressive!

Exercise and stress relief

Exercise increases your overall health and your sense of well-being, which puts more pep in your step every day. But exercise also has some direct stress-busting benefits.

It pumps up your endorphins. Physical activity helps to bump up the production of your brain's feel-good neurotransmitters, called endorphins. Although this function is often referred to as a runner's high, a rousing game of tennis or a nature hike also can contribute to this same feeling.
It's meditation in motion. After a fast-paced game of racquetball or several laps in the pool, you'll often find that you've forgotten the day's irritations and concentrated only on your body's movements. As you begin to regularly shed your daily tensions through movement and physical activity, you may find that this focus on a single task, and the resulting energy and optimism, can help you remain calm and clear in everything that you do.
It improves your mood. Regular exercise can increase self-confidence and lower the symptoms associated with mild depression and anxiety. Exercise also can improve your sleep, which is often disrupted by stress, depression and anxiety. All this can ease your stress levels and give you a sense of command over your body and your life.

Adapted from: http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/exercise-and-stress/SR00036

Remember that even short bouts of exercise or physical activity can help to alleviate stress.

At work:

Stressful meeting? Go outside and walk around the parking lot a couple of times.
On a conference call? Put is on speaker phone and walk around our desk.
Put a sticky note on your computer to remind yourself to get up and walk down the hall every hour, or set an alarm on your computer.
Get off the bus one stop early and walk or skate the rest of the way.
Replace a break with a brisk 10-minute walk. Ask a coworker to go with you.
Take part in an exercise program at work.

At home:

Join a walking group in the neighborhood. Recruit a partner for support and encouragement.
Get the whole family involved — enjoy an afternoon bike ride with your kids.
Walk up and down the soccer or softball field sidelines while watching the kids play.
Walk the dog — don't just watch the dog walk.
Clean the house or wash the car.
Walk, skate, or cycle more, and drive less.
Do stretches, exercises, or pedal a stationary bike while watching television.
Mow the lawn with a push mower.
Plant and care for a vegetable or flower garden.
Play with the kids — tumble in the leaves, build a snowman, splash in a puddle, or dance to favorite music.
Exercise to a workout video.

At play:

Walk, jog, skate, or cycle.
Swim or do water aerobics.
Take a class in martial arts, dance, or yoga.
Golf (pull cart or carry clubs).
Canoe, row, or kayak.
Play racquetball, tennis, or squash.
Ski cross-country or downhill.
Play basketball, softball, or soccer.
Hand cycle or play wheelchair sports.
Take a nature walk.
Most important — have fun while being active!

Adapted from: https://www.choosemyplate.gov/physical-activity/increase-physical-activity.html