Today's Stress Tip..by G. Gaynor McTigue..FRI.8/19/05

Eat outdoors.

Dining alfresco is one of life's special pleasures. You get the same relaxation bonus whether you're in a restaurant garden, a picnic pavilion, a sidewalk café, or your own backyard. Conversation is more spirited and less formal. The open space is liberating. The atmosphere more festive. The views more interesting. The food tastes better, too, perhaps because the fresh air makes you hungrier. Take every opportunity to enjoy your meals outside. From the moment you're seated, you'll feel your stress just slip away. Why make yourself crazy?

Based on G. Gaynor McTigue's acclaimed book Why Make Yourself Crazy? featured in major publications and on talk shows across America.
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Limit your personal business at work.

Whether you're the boss or the bossed, spending too much job time on your own affairs can leave you tense and guilt-ridden. Not to mention behind in your work. No matter how discreetly you try to get it done, people notice. And some will resent it. Maybe even gripe about it to others. Sure, there's a certain amount of personal stuff everyone does -- has to do -- which is perfectly acceptable. But you know you've crossed the line when you become anxious, furtive, even defensive about it. Look, work is filled with enough stress already, without having to throw more anxiety into the mix. Most personal things can be taken care of in the off hours anyway. You've got a job to do. Why make yourself crazy?

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