A better idea is to practice the relaxation

worse. A better idea is to practice the relaxation
techniques we’ve given you. Then, once you’re
relaxed, you can have that glass of wine if you want.
13. Go outside and enjoy Mother Nature. A little
sunshine and activity can have amazing ramifications
on your stress level and will enhance your entire
outlook towards life. Your improved attitude will have a
positive effect on everyone in your family and/ or circle
of friends; things which seem overwhelming will soon
become trivial matters, causing you to wonder what
the predicament was.
Not only will you be less stressed, you will be
healthier, happier, and more energetic; ready to face
whatever obstacles come your way.
14. Give yourself permission to be a 'kid' again. What
did you enjoy when you were a child? Draw; paint; be
creative. Play with Play- dough, dance, or read. Play
music, allow yourself freedom to express yourself
without worry that you're not keeping with the image
of who you are 'supposed' to be. Just relax and enjoy
yourself. We all have a little child in us and it's a good
idea to allow expression of the child within from time to
time.
If I might say so, this suggestion is excellent and
very therapeutic. I speak from experience. I can tell
you that there is nothing more satisfying than buying a
brand new box of 64 Crayons –the one with the
sharpener in the box –and coloring away in a coloring
book. My grandson loves it when I use this stress
buster!
15. Don't set unrealistic for goals for yourself. Many of
us set ourselves up for defeat simply by setting
unrealistic goals for ourselves. For example, if you are