Tiny Tensions
Feeling stressed? Filled with tension? Like most people, you probably don’t take care of yourself very well. Most folks work too much and feel guilty when they take time off or relax, even for a moment. You can undress your stress with 30 simple and fun tension relievers that are so obvious you’ll wonder why you’ve overlooked them.
“Take a snooze, go for a walk, read a trashy book, see a silly movie. Everything will be waiting for you when you resurface. I promise.”
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