JUST SAY NO!

26. Swing. Remember the feeling of sitting inside
that little piece of leather on the playground as you
sway back and forth and feel the wind whipping
through you hair? Do that! If you don’t have a swing
in your yard, go to a playground and remember to
pump your legs back and forth to see how high you can
go. It’s liberating!
27. Take a candle lit bubble bath. Even you guys out
there can benefit from a warm bath bathed in the soft
glow of candlelight. Lay your head back, feel the
bubbles and the warm water, and let your stress go
right down the drain when you pull the plug!
Phew! There you have twenty-seven ways to relax and
de-stress! You can come up with your own ways as well!
The key, really, is to find something that makes you feel
better when you are overwhelmed and practice that method
faithfully. You’ll be a healthier person overall.
JUST SAY NO!
One huge problem people who are overly stressed out
have is the ability to say “No” when they need to. Maybe
your mother wants you to take Grandma to the store, but
you’re in the middle of a big work project. Perhaps your
best friend asks if you wouldn’t mind babysitting her kids
when you’ve already made plans with yourself to get a
haircut.
There’s no reason why you have to say “Yes” to
everyone. In fact, there are often many times when you
should turn them down. If you find yourself agreeing to do
things when you really don’t want to, you’re a people
pleaser. In general, this isn’t a bad trait to have, but it can
be a huge stressor.