Stress Buster No. 7 Watch you language. The words you use to describe an experience can determine its intensity. “Inconvenient” instead of “disaster”. “Excited” for “stressed”. “Fascinated” for “frustrated”. Try it, you’ll feel the difference. “I had surgery this year. Nothing serious, thank God. But just before I went under I heard the one thing… Continue reading The Fabulous Friday Funnies
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Stress Buster No. 6 Don’t add to your stress. If you’re already stressed, this is not the time to take on extra work, renovate the house or end a relationship. Some things can wait. My friend and I were discussing where on our bodies would be the best place to apply the weight-loss patch we… Continue reading The Fabulous Friday Funnies
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Stress Buster No. 5. Learn to say "no" When someone asks you to do something, before you agree to do it, ask yourself four questions: Have I got the time? Have I got the energy? Have I got the skills? Do I want to do it? "Did you all watch the Oscars last night? It… Continue reading The Fabulous Friday Funnies
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Stress Buster No. 4. Don’t stay up late. Not enough sleep increases the effect of stress on your body. We need sleep for mental and physical renewal. Try these ideas for better sleep: Invest in a good mattress. Cut out the caffeine 6 hours before bed time. Exercise so that you are physically tired. Did… Continue reading The Fabulous Friday Funnies
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Stress Buster No. 3. Distractions can act like circuit breakers for stress. They give you “time out” and new thoughts to think. Ideas include: a short walk, a new location for a tea break, five minutes of a funny DVD, visiting a friend in another department, listening to music or sharing a riddle: What did… Continue reading The Fabulous Friday Funnies