New study featured in the NY Times 8/17/09 says when we are stressed, we have tendency to employ the same coping mechanisms over and over, and they don't work. We are not trying innovative problem-solving, when we most need it. The rats they studied at Stanford for this report became resourceful and creative after just 4 weeks of rest and vacation. There's a major lesson for humans.
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Quick Ways to Relieve STRESS
go for a fast walk do yoga or Tai Chi pound a pillow read a book- it cuts your stress by 2/3 drink a cup of green tea record your successes for the past week get in your car with closed windows & scream write down all your anger and burn it take a bubble bath with Epsom Salts take a quick nap- things are always better later dance it out spend time with a happy small child play lovingly with your pets go to a funny or uplifting movie garden or spend time in nature hit baseballs in a cage color or draw, preferably with a child focus on the good; write in your gratitude
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