Today's Stress Tip..by G. Gaynor McTigue..WED.9/14/05

Alternate mental and physical activities.

If you work at a desk all day, don't sit in front of the TV all night. Do something active. If your job is physical, or involves being on your feet or running around, relax and exercise your mind (like reading a book) during the off hours. If your work involves both mental and physical aspects, try alternating the two throughout the day. What this does is add balance, variety and vitality to your life. It's more energizing, stress-reducing and healthier overall. It's easy to get stuck in a single monotonous mode -- like moving from chair to chair all day -- and suppress your other self. It's essential to exercise both your mind and body. Why make yourself crazy?

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Enjoy the stress-reducing effects of mind travel.

Physically removing yourself from a stressful environment with a night out, weekend away or a vacation itself is the ideal escape. But when that isn't possible, indulge in a stress-releasing mind trip. Close your eyes and imagine someplace you'd truly love to be: beach, mountains, woods, resort, island...any visualized setting that calms you down. Try not to force it or focus too hard, but take a more relaxed daydream approach, letting the details fill themselves in. As your stress eases, you'll see how effective the power of suggestion can be. When your mind travels, there are no budget restrictions, reservations to make, passports required, or tickets to purchase. Go where you want, whenever you want and do what you wish. It works. Why make yourself crazy?

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