[infoshare] TDS 27 - 10 Ways to Beat Stress

From: "Lynne" <superlynne@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
To: <infoshare@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Date: Tue, 27 Jan 2009 22:17:37 -0500
Hi, All.
I've only been back to work a week and already I'm looking for stress-busters.  
<grin>

I know this list is primarily for women, but surely there is something the 
gents can do.

10 Ways To Beat Stress
  1.. FILLING YOUR FACE:
  Carbohydrates promote the release of serotonin, the mood- regulating hormone. 
Eat a cake (naughty!) and you will experience instant calm. Alternatively, 
indulge in bread or servings of pasta.

  Doing something naughty raises the spirits but when the guilt pangs do hit 
(it's a when, not an if!), remember, cravings are just the body's way of 
self-medicating. (That's our reasoning behind it anyway!)


  2.. ROCK YOUR WORLD:
  The latest cure to treat stress is spirituality, inspired by the likes of 
celebrities such as Madonna. In fact, DYI good karma is yours by investing in a 
few of the right geological specimens, like crystals. Crystals interact with 
your energy field (or aura), creating physical and mental balance - hold them 
or keep them near you. Try amethyst (for clearing negativity) or rose quartz 
(for a calming effect).


  3.. LOST IN MUSIC:
  Your favorite tunes can often transport you to a different place, leaving all 
your worries far behind (or at least for the duration of the CD you're 
listening to!)


  4.. LIGHT RELIEF:
  Did you know that continuous days of unnatural light actually wind us all up? 
To be at peace with yourself, dim the overhead lights, light an aromatic candle 
and let your senses take over.


  5.. HANDS UP! :
  Sometimes people are not in the mood to be manhandled by a burly Swedish 
masseur (well if he has the looks of Brad Pitt, you may want to rethink this 
decision!)

  Ka Huna, a little known form of massage is great for beating stress. Once 
practiced in ancient Hawaiian temples as a means of restoring harmony to mind, 
body and soul, it is now commonly practiced everywhere.

  Once you try this gentler version of massage, you will emerge more relaxed 
and with your limbs intact!


  6.. COS I'M FREE! :
  Freeing your mind can do wonders for stress relief. Slip on a pair of 
headphones and lose yourself in gyrating patterns of light and sound. Small 
flashing lights and rhythmic tones actually coax the brain into relaxation and 
deep meditation.


  7.. ANYONE FOR A CUPPA? :
  While caffeinated drinks quicken your heartbeat, herbal teas do not which is 
why they are swiftly becoming the mid-morning alternative to a strong instant 
coffee.


  8.. HYDROTHERAPY:
  Seize the bathroom for at least an hour and slip into a warm bath with 
soothing bath salts. The heat will relax your muscles and the salts will calm 
your mind.


  9.. PAMPER YOURSELF:
  Now this list just wouldn't be the same without the mention of a 
self-pampering session (of course!). So next time you are feeling the heat from 
the street, indulge in one of the best forms of retail therapy around - a new 
hairdo! There's nothing like spending time and money on making yourself 
beautiful AND getting a head massage at the same time, to boost morale and beat 
stress. Truly heavenly!


  10.. BREATHE IN, BREATHE OUT! :
  Currently taking over the world, Yoga is great for stress and can be 
practiced on a number of different levels, from the elementary (learning how to 
breathe properly) to the quest for nirvana, it's totally in your hands. Hatha 
Yoga is best for beginners, combining posture and muscle exercises with 
meditation. Once you've learnt some of the basics, you can practice wherever 
you want!

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[infoshare] TDS 27 - 10 Ways to Beat Stress

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