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Life’s myriad of changes often lead to an accumulation of stress. Here is a compendium of simple, common sense strategies for transforming mental and physical tension into energy creatively and effectively expressed. None of these strategies are new. Many will be familiar to you, but we often need to be reminded. Circle the ones you’d like to remember more often. Then add your own to the list:

Take time to be alone on a regular basis, to listen to your heart, check your intentions, re-evaluate your goals and your activities.

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