[IMG]http://simplefeed.consumerreports.org/rsrc/i/1/_/tip_of_the_day_take_a_break_to_destress__801276251/4.gif?f=3dcb3160-01dc-11dc-32a2-0019bbc55f7f&s=AewyNia7NTvDvhaDemju5DEsbnVsbCwwLDA *[/IMG] Tip of the day: Take a break to de-stress
Stress reactions can continue long after the initial irritation has passed. Allowing yourself even a brief break can help defuse a tense situation and possibly limit the harmful effects of stress on the body. The next time you're seething with frustration, try sipping a cup of tea, telling it all to a friend, or escaping for a five-minute walk.
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