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It's the holidays and typically it's a juggle to handle home, work and family all at the same time. Add in the difficult economic times and it becomes downright stressful.
Thanks to Equinox Fitness, here are some tips, tricks, techniques and commentary that might help you get through the holidays a bit easier. (Remember to breathe!!)

Stress has become a four letter word, add to that stressful holidays and it's quite possible that all of this could be making us sick. Research has shown that stress may play a part in 50-80% of all diseases and may be responsible for up to 90% of doctor's visits. And since health insurance is sky-rocketing, here's a guide to stamp out stress (and the problems it can cause) before it starts.

Liberate Your Thoughts - Most of us use our brain to dwell on the past or to worry about the future and many studies show that this agonizing causes untold anxieties.
A better bet? Using our noodles to focus on the "now" and what needs to be done to achieve our goals at hand. Accentuating the positive is another way to stay cool. To curb negativity, make mental lists of the things/people/situations for which you are grateful anytime you find yourself grumbling. The more you remind yourself about the good things in life, the easier it will be to have an uplifting outlook.

Just Say No
Most of us don't excel at refusing requests and if we do, we feel guilty. Being a "yes person" often means taking on more than is reasonable. To avoid biting this stress-inducing situation, Geralynn Coopersmith, Senior Manager of The Equinox Fitness Training Institute, suggests telling the person asking for the "favor" that you'll get back to them. Take the time to decide if you realistically have the time and energy to help.

Check in tomorrow for part 2 of these tips. There will be a couple every day-- plus more tips and techniques via other books and authors!!

Stevie Wilson

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