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Learn How to Relax

• Make a commitment to relax each day, even if it's only for a few minutes.

• Choose relaxation activities that allow you to forget everything except what you are doing.

• If every minute of your day is accounted for, rework your schedule so you can enjoy at least a few moments of relaxation.

• Before going to bed, spend a few minutes clearing your mind of the day's events. When you go to bed relaxed, you'll sleep better.

• Learn to say no to outside demands and start to do less.

• Plan leisure activities in advance. Make a date with a friend that you'll be sure to keep.