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I have a stressful day at work today ... What strategies do you use to manage stress in your life? ![]() “We must have a pie. Stress cannot exist in the presence of a pie.” ― David Mamet, Boston Marriage https://www.goodreads.com/quotes/tag/stress Occasional screaming helps! One time a long ago I caught myself screaming at the children. I opted to never scream at them again. After I achieved this new habit, I over heard one of my sons saying to the others, "I liked it better when she was screaming at us." ![]() Music, I believe that music can stop most problems if you play the kind of music that soothes your soul. ![]() Mindfulness helps keep people organized and therefore less stress. It can help solve stressful situations if you stop and meditate for a few moments. There is a free app called Calm advertised on TV. I put it on my kindle. It is fun and soothing. ![]() Sometimes I picture a meadow full of wild flowers. It's better than watching the news. ![]() One of my cats responds with a cuddle and loud purring on stressful days. She seems to know when things aren't going well. ![]() ![]() I think it takes fore sight and a combination of strategies to conquer stress. Just remember, "Stress can't kill anyone it's the fear of stress that damages health." Plus, give your body a break, eat and drink healthy sustenance. ![]() Live, it's the best kind of revenge on all the pushy problems humans encounter on a daily basis. Happy Trails! apondia#1781748 |