No Stress In 10 Minutes

1. Doing nothing

At least once during the day, take 5 to 10 minutes to sit quietly and do

nothing. Focus on the sounds around you, your emotions and any tension

neck, shoulders, arms, chest, etc.

2. Christmas Party

Keep on hand something that makes you laugh. It could be a collection of your

Favorite comic strips, or email fun, say, your child or a friend.

You can even take a moment to think about seeing their favorite comedy

series. In turn this from time to time during the day.

3. Tune in

When faced with a daunting task, listening to soothing music - whether classical,

country or jazz. At work you can use the CD drive on your computer to keep

the music at hand.

4. Think happy

Focus on someone or something you care deeply about 15 to

seconds to 5 minutes. Or the image of a peaceful holiday scene. A phrase

that makes you feel positive about themselves and the world can work.

5. Hit The Road

Get up from your desk, the couch - wherever you are - and take Oct. 1

minute walk.

6. Breathe Easy

For 5 minutes, slow your breathing down to about 6 breaths a deep belly

minute. In other words, inhale for 5 seconds, exhale for 5.

7. Quiet place

Just before bed, and after the alarm goes off in the morning, take 5

minutes to relax your entire body. Begin by tensing your toes, consciously

relax. Skip to the muscles of the feet, then calves, upper

legs move upward until finally crumpling and then relax

the muscles in your face. . .