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• Breathe deeply and slowly.
  
• Relax your body and your mind like this:
  • Lie down or sit in a comfortable position.
  • Close your eyes and take a few deep breaths.
  • Tighten your feet and toes, hold them tight for three seconds, then relax them. Repeat this exercise with your leg muscles, your stomach and your arms and shoulders.
  • Think about something relaxing, perhaps lying in the shade of a tree on a hot day, a gentle breeze brushes your skin, the leaves rustle quietly, nothing to do just now but close your eyes and let your mind drift.
  • When you are relaxed and ready, open your eyes and bring the good feelings with you.
• Ask a friend for a neck and shoulder massage.
  
• Make a change in your routine.
  • Get up earlier, and go for a morning walk, or sit in a different place for breakfast.
  • Choose a different chair to watch TV, and eat some sugarfree popcorn or chewing gum.
  • Have a pen and paper by the phone so you can doodle, or move around while you are talking.
  • Take a soft rubber ball in the car, and do hand exercises if you are stuck in traffic.
  • Reduce or go off alcohol for a while and try a soft drink instead.
• Exercise. This can be as simple as getting off the bus one stop early and walking the extra distance or using stairs instead of lifts.