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STRESS RELIEF TIPS Stress Relief at Home Stress Relief at Work  Set aside a regular time to relax. Home is a  If the task that you’re currently working on is place for rest and rejuvenation and you should stressing you out, switch to another task for a give yourself time for it. while. Doing something else will give you a  Relax! Lie down, close your eyes, and break and you can come back to it later feeling concentrate on your breathing. Stay like this for fresher. 5-10 minutes. Visualize a peaceful place like a  After you’ve completed a project, step outside park, a beach or a quiet building. for some fresh air to rejuvenate before the next  Try to avoid spending the evening in front of the task. TV. Maybe you could revive an old hobby, or  Schedule your daily duties to keep you on task take up a new one. to deal with unexpected things that come up.  Have a laugh watching a funny movie, or with  Take a moment to breathe slowly and deeply. your family and friends. Laughter is a great Fill your lungs then exhale completely. A few of stress reliever. these will make you calmer.  Cut yourself some slack! There’s no reason to  Massage your forehead and temples by using think you need a showcase home. Chores can your fingertips to apply light pressure and make wait. small circles.  Try going to bed half an hour earlier to see if  Find yourself a quiet spot and spe