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Reposted from http://www.99ert.com/news_view.asp?newsid=595. Copyright must be retained when reposting; otherwise legal action will be taken. Have you felt on the verge of going crazy, with work and family pressures leaving you with no breath? Then, before such stress threatens your health, find a way to save yourself! 1. Worry about only one thing at a time. Women often experience more anxiety than men. Researchers at Harvard University conducted a six-week study on 166 married couples and found that women experience stress more frequently than men, as they tend to consider things from various perspectives. She will consider her job, her weight, and the health of each family member, among other things. 2. Concentrate for a few minutes every day. For example, my current task is to finish this report; I put everything else out of my mind and don’t think about it. During breaks at work, you can also take 20 minutes to relax, just by walking without thinking about your work, and focusing solely on everything around you – what you see, hear, feel, and smell, etc. 3. State or write down your concerns. Keep a diary, or talk to friends; at least you won’t feel lonely and helpless. Medical experts in the United States once divided some people suffering from rheumatoid arthritis or asthma into groups; one group was asked to record what they did each day in a perfunctory manner. Another group was asked to keep a detailed diary every day, including their fears and pains. As a result, the researchers found that the members of the second group rarely felt worried or anxious about their illness. 4. No matter how busy you are, you must exercise. The researchers found that after 30 minutes of cycling exercise, the stress levels of the participants decreased by 25%. You can go to the gym and walk for 30 minutes, or do some stretching exercises when you get up – either will do. 5. Enjoy the pleasure of a massage. It’s not just traditional full-body massages; it also includes foot massages, nail trimming, or beauty treatments, all of which can help relax your mind. 6. Slow down your speaking pace. Perhaps your desk is filled with documents to review every day; your right hand is used to answer calls, while your left hand is used to go through various materials. You have to deal with all kinds of people and say all sorts of things. So you must remember to stay as optimistic as possible and slow down your pace. 7. Don’t be too serious. You might as well share a joke with your friends; everyone will laugh, the atmosphere will become more lively, and you’ll feel more relaxed too. In fact, laughter not only relieves stress but also enhances the body’s immunity. 8. Don’t let negative voices surround you and drive you crazy. The boss might say you’re not good at this or that, but in reality you have many strengths as well; it’s just that the boss hasn’t noticed them. 9. Give yourself a day to completely relax. Read a novel, sing, sip tea, or simply do nothing and sit by the window in a daze. What’s important at this time is the feeling within you – a sense of peace, a state of relaxation. 10. Remember at least one good thing that happened today. No matter how tired or unhappy you are today, when you get home, you should share one good thing that happened to you during the day with your family.