Sometimes a little relaxation can go a long way. Take a deep breath. Take another one. By filling the lungs with air, blood is oxygenated and the body is rejuvenated. Even a little stretch at the computer, at the kitchen table or whenever the tension is felt in the muscles can help make the situation a bit easier to take.
Exercise can offer the same release of stress.
A walk around the block or maybe around the office or living room, can revitalize and give a new perspective on a task. Hopefully some of these have brought a bit of a chuckle. Laughter is a great way to relieve stress and have fun too. You may be 'dashing through the snow, in a one-horse open sleigh,' or maybe you're just dashing about town, getting to school programs, shopping and holiday festivities. It's nothing new.