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What reduces your stress?  
So many of you responded to a recent poll about the causes of stress in their lives. So how do you cope with it?


Please share what you find the most helpful for reducing your stress. And may we all have a relaxing and stress-free holiday!



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1. Of the following choices, which do you find MOST helpful for reducing your stress?
Affirmations and/or a positive mental attitude
Cooking
Creating something: art, writing, crafts
Eating
Escape: films, TV, novels, music, drinking, smoking
Exercise and/or sports
Gardening
My companion animals
My faith/religion/spiritual path
Reading self-help books
Sharing with my partner/friends/loved ones
Sleeping more
Talking things out with my therapist/counselor/spiritual advisor
Time spent in nature
Other

Posted: Monday December 12, 2005, 10:06 am
      

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