Feel Better, Feel Less Stressed

Dealing with annoyances and stress at work is partwhile you're on the move, and the best part is you're
of everyday life, and on those days when they alldoing your body a world of good, too.
bear down heavily on us, it can be tempting to just- Put some effort into your appearance. That might
give up altogether, hide out at home, and veg inbe the last thing on your mind, but dressing up in
front of the TV with a pile of salty snacks andsomething different, experimenting with a new
sweets to help you get your sanity back. But that'shairstyle, or changing your makeup choices can help
not really possible if you have to constantly be outyou feel brand-new. Look into Vincent Longo
and about and deal with all the craziness at work.cosmetics, a new perfume, or get a haircut for a
What you can do is try to make sure that you putquick pick-me-up for your mood. Your stress might
yourself together--in every way--before having toeven show on your face, so be sure to keep your
face all those stressors. Here are some good waysface clean and moisturized, and to use makeup such
to get yourself good and calm before or after eachas Too Faced cosmetics to conceal any signs of
hectic day.exhaustion. Eye cream could also help soothe your
- Every morning, try to squeeze in a half-hour oftired eye area.
meditation. This will help you regain your energy and- Take care of yourself. Don't bring home work or
put you in a more positive frame of mind.any baggage from the day. Your house is your
Acknowledge that things that are out of your handssanctuary and there's no need for you to fill it with
will happen and that you won't worry about them atthe day's awful incidents. Sit back and relax with a
this moment, but only when they actually happen.glass of wine and a healthful dinner in the evening,
- Get some exercise. You might think that you're toounwind with a bubble bath, and get plenty of rest at
tired and stressed to sweat out your worries, butnight.
you might be pleased to learn that exercise is a very- Talk it out. Confide in a trusted friend or family
good temporary antidote to all your problems, sincemember and feel free to unload your issues. It would
your body releases some useful brain chemicals thatbe good to get a different take on things, and to
ease negative emotions. So instead of pigging out onget much-needed advice, too.
junk food, go for a quick run around yourThese simple tips can help you refocus your
neighborhood. You might even be able to get someattention and your energy, and keep you from
brainwaves on how best to solve your problemsreaching your breaking point.