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Alcobol, tranquilizers and sleeping pills may reduce stress momenta REUEVING STRESS Z } Get in touch. Hold hands, stroke a pet, hug.a loved one, or maike love. Physical Take time out Breathe deeply, stretch your muscles, nap, meditate or do a your shoulders in a high shrug, hald ten seconds and release and repeat. . Find enjoyable ways to exercise. Experts agree on the benefits of ce You hate to Jog or jump rope, you'll create as much stress as you! instead. Get it off your chest. Bottling up feelings just Increase fmend lets you down, express your disappointment. Hf Talk to a loving friend or relative. A sympathetic listene her, Ian do no wrong.” . Reward yourself after stressful activities. Stop after cleaning the house. Ay46. Take leisurely baths. Showers are more | 41) Schedule more fun. Don't give up seeing | )