 - Learn to relax without feeling guilty.
- Take a hot bath before bedtime.
- Take a warm shower every morning.
- Get a massage once a month.
- Exercise three to five times a week for 20 to 30 minutes. Work yourself into a sweat. Fitness reduces stress.
- Don't sweat the small stuff. Keep things in perspective.
- Take regular vacations.
- Go to church with your family every week.
- Help those less fortunate.
- Drink plenty of water and less caffeine. Don't drink with your meals. Let your saliva do its job.
- Eat right. More carbohydrates and less fats. Lots of fruits and vegetables.
- Be grateful. Count your blessings every day.
- Be enthusiastic!
- Forgive others to the degree you wish to have forgiveness. Grudges aretoo heavy to be carried around.
- Spend time in solitude every day. Meditate and pray.
- Take time to laugh. Lighten up. Humor heals.
- When you begin to worry about a situation, think of the worst thing thatcould happen and say, "so what?"
- Get to bed earlier if you're not getting enough sleep. Most people sleepa half-hour too long every morning. Arise early.
- Think positive and be optimistic. Expect the best.
- Recharge your batteries. Have fun. Get yourself a hobby. Write this as"me time" on your calendar.
- Set balanced personal goals that make you reach, but not for the stars.
- Be sure you are following the right road map.
- Get organized. Develop better time management habits.
- Learn to say "NO" with a smile. Don't commit to too many things.
- Spend lots of quality time with those you love. After you're dead, theywon't care how much time you spent at the office.
- Simplify your life.
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