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Learn To Meditate And
Let Go Of Your Stress

Steps to Self-Care

Meditation is gaining popularity and for good reason. People who meditate regularly tend to be less bogged down by stress and worry.

If you're looking for an easy way to get started, Steps To Self-Care is a four-week series designed to help you slow down, stress less and bring more mindfulness into your daily routine. Each week, you'll unlock new activities, quizzes and guided exercises that support your well-being while earning AARP Rewards points along the way.

Week 1: What Does Stress and Anxiety Do to The Brain?

Week 1 starts with a closer look at what stress and anxiety are doing behind the scenes in your brain. You'll learn why stress can feel so overwhelming and discover practical ways to better manage it.

Week 2: Take a Mindfulness Challenge

Week 2 shifts the focus to mindfulness with activities designed to help you slow down, stay present and build resilience. Along the way, you'll explore simple practices that can help you feel more grounded, grateful and better prepared for everyday challenges.

Week 3: How to make meditation a regular habit

Week 3 is all about finding a meditation practice that works for you. Explore different techniques and guided challenges to build a mindful habit that fits naturally into your daily routine.

Week 4: Managing Stress is a Pillar of Brain Health

Week 4 brings everything together by exploring the important connection between stress and brain health. You'll learn how chronic stress can affect memory, focus and mood, while practicing simple techniques to restore balance and build resilience.

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$100 Best Buy Gift Card Super Instant Win

Play our daily instant win game every day through September 7th for your chance to win a $100 Best Buy gift card (15 Winners). The best part - you'll find out immediately if you won!

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*No Points Necessary. See Official Rules for alternate method of entry, odds and all details. Must enter by September 7, 2026 at 11:59 p.m. ET. Void where prohibited. Limit 1 play each “Day” (defined as 12:00 a.m. ET through 11:59 p.m. ET) per person. Open only to AARP Rewards participants who reside in the 50 U.S. (D.C.). Void in PR, Guam and the USVI.

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Learn Strategies To Manage Stress

Complete these activities and earn up to 900 points.

QUIZ

What’s The Best Way To Manage Stress?

Test Your Knowledge

The problem with stress is that it can make other health problems worse, which can make you more stressed out. What a vicious cycle! Take this quiz to see what you know about managing stress.

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QUIZ

What Do You Know About Anxiety?

Manage Anxiety

Oh, no! Yikes! It's too much! If you noticed anxiety has amped up lately, it may be affecting more than your emotions. Take this quiz to understand why it's important for your overall health to keep anxiety at bay.

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New Learn And Earn Activities

Quiz

Weekly News Quiz - 9/3/2026

Earn 450 Points

Quiz

How Important Is Outdoor Home Maintenance?

Earn 450 Points

Video

Test Your Balance While Tying Your Shoes

Earn 300 Points

Video

Help Your Partner Open Up About Their Feelings

Earn 300 Points

Use Your Points for
Healthier Living

Thrive Guide Estate Planning Bundle

5,300 points

Let's Get Walking Digital Bundle

5,300 points

SWEEPSTAKES

$500 Amazon.com eGift Card Sweepstakes*

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Trivia time

People who do this regularly tend to be less bogged down by stress and worry.

To answer the trivia question, click on the 'Enter Your Answer' button below. Then enter your answer in the promo code pop‑up box and click submit.

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MEDITATE

It's easy to put off doing today what you'll wish you had done tomorrow. We all do it. That's why we created AARP Rewards to inspire you to learn, prepare and get ahead of whatever life has ahead.

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SWEEPSTAKES: No Purchase Necessary. Open to AARP Rewards members/participants residing in the 50 U.S. (D.C.), who are at least 18 years old. Entry by 09/30/2026 at 11:59 p.m. ET. *See Official Rules for all details, including how to enter by mail. Void in Guam, PR and USVI.

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