Take a deep breath and keep it in. Holding palm to palm, press your fingers together. Wait 5 seconds, then slowly exhale through your lips while letting your hands relax. Do this five or six times until you unwind. Take a ten-minute holiday.
Meditation is a great stress reliever, but sometimes it's hard to find the time or place for it.
Dr. Reinert suggests taking a mini-vacation right at your desk or kitchen table instead. Feel the warmth of the sun. Hear the waves. Smell the salt air. A few minutes a day can be a great help.