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10-minute stress busters
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When holiday tension starts to take over, take time out for one of our five simple -- but effective -- methods to unwind.
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By Celia Milne
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As the holidays approach, so does major stress. If you feel like you're going to jump out of your skin, take 10 minutes to unwind. We asked Dr. David Posen, Toronto-based author of the new book The Little Book of Stress Relief, to adapt five basic stress reducers for the holidays.
1. Relax
Sit by a crackling fire. Listen to classical holiday music. Breathe deeply or try meditating.
2. Exercise
Do a mini-workout -- jog on the spot, do bicep curls, leg raises -- while the cookies are in the oven.
3. Sleep
Catch a power nap after shopping -- even 10 minutes can recharge your batteries.
4. Take time out
Play your favourite instrument, knit a few rows or do a crossword puzzle. Or try a new diversion, such as sketching a holiday scene. Keep it short, sweet and therapeutic: Christmas is not the time to repaint the living room!
5. Vent
Find someone who is a good listener and let it out. Be brief: they're stressed too! (After the new year, resolve to repay the favour).
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