CALM DOWN! -- Medical researchers have found that extreme anger can trigger a heart attack. They interviewed over 1600 patients after they suffered heart attacks and found that angry outbursts potentially doubled their risk of the attacks.
ANYONE FOR QUILTING? -- Sewing may help relieve your stress. One study found women lowered their blood pressure and heart rates when they sewed. Knitting and needlework may provide the same benefits.
RELIEVING STRESS -- Breathe slowly and deeply. Three or four deep breaths provide the most immediate feeling of calmness anywhere, anytime.
DEPRESSION -
Change your physiology. One of the best ways to help with depression
is to change your physical state. Do the following:
- Sit or stand up straight.
- Throw your shoulders back.
- Hold your head up high and look up with your eyes.
- Put a big smile on your face and breath deeply.
- Think about something good in your life, if you can't think of something good, then think about what could be good.
