Look for the humor in things around you. Let your hair down more often. Do something silly and totally unexpected from time to time. Learn to relax. You can find books, tapes, programs, classes, instructors and other materials to teach you how to relax.
Relaxation improves the mind, helps the body heal, and feels so much better than stress and tension.
Protect your right to be human. Don't let others put you on a pedestal. When people put you on a pedestal, they expect you to be perfect and feel angry when you let them down. Learn to say no. As you become comfortable saying no to the unreasonable expectations, requests or demands of others you will discover that you have more compassion.