As a college freshman at Valparaiso University, facing all the uncertainties of future academic and work life, I had the opportunity to meet with the president emeritus and chancellor.

Audiences were rare.

Sitting among a small group of nervous peers, we anxiously awaited the arrival of a man revered throughout the school, let alone the country and abroad, for his excellence in achievement and esteemed wisdom.

　　Dr.

O.

P.

Kretzman arrived in a wheelchair, aging, with failing sight.

You could have heard a pin drop.

All too soon, the attention turned to us as he asked for questions from the group.

Silence.

I knew inside what an opportunity this was, so despite my fear, I got up the courage to break the ice and ask my question.

　　"What advice would you give new freshman as we face all the choices and uncertainties ahead of us?

" His reply was simple and strong, "Take one bite out of the apple at a time.

" No more, no less.

A perfect stressbuster for the moment and for all the moments of my life.

　　Now that I''ve been in the working world for 20 years, I''ve added a few more stressbusters to maintain a healthy life.

Help yourself!

　　1.

Change your priorities　　2.

Take stretch breaks　　3.

Step back and observe　　4.

Review your purpose　　5.

Get a massage　　6.

Leave five minutes earlier　　7.

See a comedy　　8.

Let go and let God!

　　9.

Use affirmations　　10.

Organize your space　　11.

Share your feelings　　12.

Smell some flowers　　13.

Ask for acknowledgment　　14.

Listen to your intuition　　15.

Help someone else　　16.

Rub your feet and hands　　17.

Visualize positive outcomes　　18.

Take care of your health　　19.

Don''t judge; bless　　20.

Work in the garden　　21.

Create a budget　　22.

Be empathetic, not overly sensitive　　23.

Be still and meditate　　24.

Use time-saving technology　　25.

Carpool and enjoy the ride　　26.

Set aside time for planning　　27.

Count your blessings　　28.

Don''t forget, write it down　　29.

Simplify, simplify, simplify　　30.

Talk it out with co-workers　　31.

Eliminate destructive self-talk　　32.

Schedule play time　　33.

Change your environment　　34.

Go with your natural rhythms　　35.

Find an easy place to give your gifts　　36.

Fully express yourself　　37.

View problems as opportunities　　38.

Let go of "what ifs"　　39.

Be clear what''s expected of you　　40.

Ask the experts　　41.

Do your best and then stop　　42.

Trust Divine timing and order　　43.

Develop patience　　44.

Breathe deeply　　45.

Take a walk　　46.

Complete things　　47.

Take a nap　　48.

Sing a tune　　49.

Take a warm bath　　50.

Talk out your worries　　51.

Delegate　　52.

Talk with your mom or dad　　53.

Say no at times　　54.

Shift deadlines　　55.

Follow your passion　　56.

Tell a joke　　57.

Play out your fears　　58.

Drink lots of good water　　59.

Create a support system　　60.

Divide up big projects　　61.

Seek advice　　62.

Be gentle with yourself　　63.

Don''t "enable" others　　64.

Pray for openings　　65.

Tell the truth　　66.

Get more restful sleep　　67.

Forgive and move on　　68.

Prepare food ahead　　69.

Fix it or get a new one　　70.

Be prepared to wait　　71.

Don''t always be right　　72.

Focus on the moment　　73.

Take a lunch break　　74.

Read a book　　75.

Shift your attitude　　76.

Laugh each day　　77.

Develop self-esteem　　78.

Take vitamin supplements　　79.

Stop the "shoulds"　　80.

Avoid excess　　81.

Plan a special outing　　82.

See through illusions　　83.

Relax your muscles　　84.

Slow down and notice　　85.

Nurture good friends　　86.

Be in nature　　87.

Listen to music　　88.

Limit caffeine and sugar　　89.

Go on a fast or cleanse　　90.

Be spontaneous　　91.

Love your partner　　92.

Get some fresh air　　93.

Be pampered　　94.

Volunteer　　95.

Join help networks　　96.

Maintain good posture　　97.

Respect your limits　　98.

Exercise routinely　　99.

Go dancing　　100.

Sigh occasionally　　101.

Do yoga　　102.

Have a good cry　　103.

Make time for hobbies　　104.

Limit work time　　105.

Compromise/cooperate　　106.

Don''t procrastinate　　107.

Unplug your phone/TV　　108.

Relax your standards　　109.

Journal your thoughts　　110.

Take a vacation　　111.

Organize your desk　　112.

Develop flexibility　　113.

Allow for imperfections　　114.

Don''t overschedule　　115.

Expose your secrets　　116.

Build a strong body　　117.

Nurture your faith　　118.

Open a savings account　　119.

Take in the sun　　120.

Love and be loved　　121.

Get the facts　　122.

Work as a team　　123.

Smile - open your heart　　124.

Validate yourself　　125.

Daydream　　126.

Know God loves you!

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