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BUMPS2 3/11/2013 10:05:00 AM

RELAX AND LET GO. Sometime when my day has been really 'wound' up and completely filled I like to just close my eyes and sit in my comfortable chair when there are about 4 fours left before bed time. JUST SIT BACK, THINK NICE THOUGHTS THAT BRING GOOD FEELINGS AND SINK DEEP INTO YOUR SMILE. After 20 minutes you should feel ready to bring it on!

LVHOPEJOY 2/25/2013 9:17:00 AM

When I feel stressed regarding a situation, I take a deep breath and remind myself that everything happens for a reason. Usually the reason is to teach me something. I tell myself to relax and learn

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If you really are serious about being successful at any challenge, breathe and de-stress yourself, let go of the problem to find the workable solution. De-stress for success.

- Submitted by ONESAUCYTRINI 2/18/2013 | 2 Comments | View Secret

My "Me" Time

When I started to be serious about exercise, I bought an iPod to have music to stay on pace. The vendor had an engraving option so I chose the message: "It's time to start thinking about yourself." Now, my workout time is my "me" time. It's how I chill mentally and de-stress by focusing on a physical activity that is good for ME. When daily demands start getting cumbersome and my workout routine starts slipping, I have the engraved message as a reminder that it's okay to think about me first.

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The Value of De-Stressing Can Be Overlooked

Losing weight can become stressful and energy draining. The first instinct, especially if the weight is not going down, is to work harder or to eat less. But stress can become a negative influence in our efforts. Tyrying a de-stress technique such as Guided Meditation, QiGong or TaiChi may be just what you need!135

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