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Stay grounded

Here’s a little bit of relaxation advice from pschology researher Alisa Mintz. Stay grounded. Forget what you have to do today, tonight or tomorrow, just appreciate what’s happening now and let stress wash right over and away from you. Relax.

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Go goof off

Enjoy life a little more. Author Richard Wiseman tells us to goof off! Being playful helps you step back from problems, and helps you to relax and have some fun. Here’s an idea . . . try to incorporate the word “cheese” or “pie” into your next meeting or telephone call --- without laughing. Try it. And have fun with your day!

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Goof chuckle

Comic Derek Wilken suggests that you start every day with a good chuckle. Find sometthing to give you a big belly laugh. That will prime you for other laughs later on. It’s kind of an emotional painkiller. Wilken says to think of it as a Kegel for your giggles. Funny guy. Have a great day.

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Coping with stress

Comic Derek Wilken recommends coping with stress by cartooning your life. Imagine yourself as the star in the most unlikely resolution to a stressful scenario. For instance . . . Stuck in gridlock on the freeway? Become a cartoon helicopter and zip yourself away. Maybe your uncouth boss transforms into an overgrown ferret with a taste for cabbages and cocktail onions. Cartoon it in your head – and the raging stress goes away. Try it. It works.

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Fresh set of eyes

Author Richard Wiseman says: to look at each day with a fresh set of eyes. When our world becomes to familiar, our brain pops into autopilot and we stop noticing details and opportunities. Ask yourself an interesting question. “Why are bananna’s yellow?” “Why does chocolate make one happy?” Then go find the “interesting answer.”