With work, families, activities and other stressors everywhere, there's no better time for your health to incorporate a form of stress reduction into your daily activities. Keep in mind that different types of stress reduction work best for different people. Some respond well to needlework, or crafts, such as beading or quilting. (For me, for example, crocheting is an excellent stress-buster.) Other people find mind-body exercise such as yoga or tai chi highly effective. Prayer or meditation can be the right stress reduction technique for some. Even remembering to taking frequent stretch breaks while working at your computer can go a long way toward reducing stress. Visit our wonderful About.com site on stress management for additional ideas.
9. Avoid the flu.
Flu seems to be going around full steam these days, and if you haven't succumbed, you can still avoid it! Find out how at the About.com Cold and Flu site..
10. Go with the flow...
Sometimes, you just need to recognize that cold, winter days are nature's way of telling us to slow down. In this column by C. Geraghty, you'll find profound insights on the emotional and mind-body aspects of "The Winter Blues" that are well worth reading.
