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Please share a tip in the form of a haiku on stressing less.

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Dr. Pamela Pappas answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Find: Find a safe place within, that you like. Go there for a few moments to relax and regroup as needed.

Answered 9/29/2016

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Tight: Tight face , muscles, and mind set; cannot resist force; of slow deep belly breathing.

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Dr. Pamela Pappas answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Your: Your body needs more; than breathe in your lungs alone; free your belly, now.

Answered 6/22/2017

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At: At least once a day make positive affirmation about yourself. More than once if you have time!

Answered 3/17/2013

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Dr. Steven Charlap answered

Specializes in Holistic Medicine

Always: Always remind yourself that thoughts are not facts, so thinking it doesn't make it true.

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Dr. Steven Charlap answered

Specializes in Holistic Medicine

In: In any personal conflict ask yourself if you want to be right or happy. Choose happy.

Answered 3/16/2013

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Dr. Milton Alvis, jr answered

Specializes in Preventive Medicine

Tricks: Tricks are not real. Recognizing truths/reality & changing approach can be extremely empowering.

Answered 9/29/2016

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Dr. Thomas Namey answered

Specializes in Rheumatology

Fatigue: Fatigue induces stress. Get the best possible good-night sleep. Good mattress, cool air, good pillow!

Answered 6/16/2014

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It: It can be liberating to find hobbies or exercise activities that don't have to be done perfectly!

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Dr. Thomas Namey answered

Specializes in Rheumatology

Get: Get a pet. They relax humans and give you pleasure!

Answered 3/18/2013

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Always: Always tell the truth and stay honest to your values. You can't stress with this approach!

Answered 3/18/2013

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Breathe!: Breathe! nice, slow, deep breaths help muscles to relax and improves circulation, practice daily!

Answered 2/22/2014

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Dr. John Moranville answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Stress: Stress is inevitable. To relieve it, we react or respond. Reaction is automatic. Response is a choice.

Answered 7/18/2014

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Dr. Jeffrey Wint answered

Specializes in Hand Surgery

Sun: Sun seems larger at dawn; most things do too; enjoy the day and your life.

Answered 3/13/2014

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Dr. John Michalski answered

Specializes in Orthopedic Surgery

Check: Check your posture and loosen your shoulder and neck muscles.

Answered 7/21/2014

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Dr. Victor Bonuel answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Live: Live each day as if it's the first day of the rest of your life. Tomorrow may not come.Smile&breathe.

Answered 4/15/2014

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Dr. Victor Bonuel answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

WORK: Work less & play more; live simply, speak kindly, love abundantly; pay off your mortgage! work less & play more; live simply, speak kindly, love abundantly; pay off your mortgage!

Answered 9/29/2016

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Dr. Victor Bonuel answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

SIMPLIFY,: Simplify, breath while u smile, exercise, savor each moment with loved ones, laugh, watch comedy, sleep!

Answered 3/28/2013

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Dr. Shiroko Sokitch answered

Specializes in Holistic Medicine

Forgiveness: Forgiveness is critical for your health. Past pain and anger continue to affect our bodies.

Answered 5/11/2016

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Stressful: Stressful things happen. Most of the stress comes from how we choose to react to them.

Answered 5/25/2014

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Meditate,: Meditate, pray, reflect - try to keep things in perspective.

Answered 4/16/2015

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Make: Make it a point to talk to at least 1 person every day.

Answered 9/29/2016

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Dr. Shiroko Sokitch answered

Specializes in Holistic Medicine

Pay: Pay attention to your emotions. They are offering you valuable information.

Answered 4/28/2014

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Take: Take at least 30 minutes out of your day to unplug from technology and unwind.

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Dr. Shiroko Sokitch answered

Specializes in Holistic Medicine

Practice: Practice a positive attitude. Attitude is perhaps the most important element of lifestyle.

Answered 5/10/2014

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Dr. Geoffrey Rutledge answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Aromatherapy: Aromatherapy is a great way to help you relax, or stimulate your senses. Try mint for a pick-me-up!

Answered 2/15/2014

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Dr. Geoffrey Rutledge answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

A: A warm cup of tea with lemon and honey may be just the trick to warm yourself from the inside.

Answered 10/10/2014

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Do: Do not let the anxiety of others create anxiety in you.

Answered 3/30/2013

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If: If you don't have time to read, try audio books.

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Ask: Ask your colleagues for support if you are feeling overwhelmed at work.

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Dr. Shiroko Sokitch answered

Specializes in Holistic Medicine

If: If you are feeling overwhelmed, take a deep breath.

Answered 4/2/2013

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Dr. Vasu Brown answered

Specializes in Integrative Medicine

Know: Know how to turn off your thinking. Just watch your thoughts, no talk back. Mind will attain stillness.

Answered 5/12/2016

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Take: Take a few minutes each day to reflect on & write down your blessings & successes.

Answered 5/9/2016

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Dr. Randy Baker answered

Specializes in Holistic Medicine

Worried: Worried 'bout future? Or brooding over the past? Simply be here now!

Answered 4/7/2013

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Take: Take a cleansing breath; inhale, exhale, one, two, three; breathe the stress away.

Answered 9/29/2016

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Dr. William Harris answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Learn: Learn the name of & compliment the work of the cleaning lady - it will make you both feel better!

Answered 4/2/2013

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Dr. William Harris answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

A: A truly happy person is one who can enjoy the scenery on a detour.

Answered 4/2/2013

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Dr. Thomas Namey answered

Specializes in Rheumatology

Get: Get a pet. They will help take away your stress. And also help you exercise!

Answered 4/9/2014

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Dr. Michael Rosenfield answered

Specializes in family Medicine

Did: Did the last three things you stressed about, really turn out as bad as your fear?

Answered 9/29/2016

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Dr. James Courey answered

Specializes in Prosthodontics

Take: Take a deep breath and smile. Smiling makes you happier. Make a happy face and your mood follows!

Answered 9/29/2016

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Dr. Alan Ali answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Overall: Overall health is essential for mental health.

Answered 3/30/2014

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Dr. Alan Ali answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Happiness: Happiness is when what you think, what you say, and what you do are in harmony.

Answered 5/24/2014

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Dr. Barbara Lavi answered

Specializes in Clinical Psychology

Make: Make time every day to do something you enjoy. It will help reduce stress and improve your mood.

Answered 11/13/2017

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Dr. Alan Ali answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Success: Success seems to be largely a matter of hanging on after others have let go.

Answered 8/25/2013

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Stress: Stress is part of life, save no more than an hour a day for it.

Answered 8/26/2013

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Dr. Harold Peltan answered

Specializes in Ophthalmology

A: A good physical work out of any kind can help you relieve stress.

Answered 9/28/2016

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Dr. Orrin Ailloni-Charas answered

Specializes in Anesthesiology

Have: Have a trusted friend or family member with you on the day of surgery.

Answered 11/17/2013

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Don: Don 't question yourself much anymore. You've even earned the right to be wrong sometimes!

Answered 1/16/2014

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"Vulnerability: "vulnerability is the key to happiness. Vulnerable people are powerful people." amy poehler.

Answered 2/15/2014

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