Q: Go to a massage parlor and take care of that tension in your neck, back, and body. If you're uncomfortable about this, then get a trusted friend to give you a massage. It will definitely help you relax, especially in moments of high stress or tension. Don't knock it until you try it. Before you know it, you may be signing up for weekly massages! Yoga has been proven to have countless benefits on your mind and body, one of which is helping people relax and live in the moment. You can take a power yoga class if you want more of a workout or a more calming and meditation-focused class if you want to focus on your mind. Just practicing 2-3 times a week can really help you loosen up and feel more centered. If you really enjoy the classes, then you may even end up practicing on your own. Blast your music and dance alone in your room or get into a spontaneous dance contest with your friends. Whether you're hanging out at home, hitting up the clubs, or even enrolled in a dance class, dancing can help you get rid of some of that negative energy, learn to experiment and not take yourself so seriously, and can help you generally unwind and have fun. Just 10-20 minutes of mediation a day can help you be more loose and relaxed throughout the day. Find a quiet place in your home, take a seat, close your eyes, and focus on your breath. Feel the breath going in and out of your body as you relax your body one part at a time. Ignore any noises and distractions in your way and focus on reaching a calm, happy place. When you're done, you'll be much more equipped for facing the challenges ahead of you. For many people, the routine of brewing a cup of tea or coffee is just as relaxing as the drink itself. So, partake in this morning ritual to get your day started on a calm, relaxing note. Make sure not to overdo it on the caffeine, though, or you will actually make yourself more tense. Laughter really is the best medicine and it can definitely help you loosen up, no matter how bad of a day you're having. Make a habit of laughing more during your daily life, whether it means watching a comedy, watching silly videos on YouTube, hanging out with your funniest friend more, or catching a comedy show. Though it may sound silly to "force" yourself to laugh, this will help you take any challenges with a grain of salt and to be able to stand back and laugh at your foibles instead of feeling tense whenever something goes wrong. Maybe your job is sucking all of the life out of you. Maybe your three best friends are neurotic basket cases who have turned you into a complete worrywart for no reason. Maybe you've spent way too much effort doing exactly what your parents expect you to do and feel like you have no wiggle room to do what you really want to do. If changing your attitude and making a series of small changes just isn't working for you, then you may have to stop and think about any big changes that may be necessary to your future happiness. Make a list of all of the things that are leading you to be stressed and unhappy. If you notice a pattern and see that most of them are coming from one source, then it may be time to make a big move. This may be scary, but in the end, you'll be a happier person because of it!
A: Get a massage. Do yoga. Dance. Meditate. Drink a cup of tea or coffee. Laugh more. See if you need to make a major life change to really loosen up.

Q: The first thing to do is calmly and rationally think through the whole situation. Is your boss really favouring somebody unfairly? Is it proving detrimental to the morale and productivity of you and your colleagues? You have to be completely honest with yourself and be certain that it's not just because the favourite is the best at her job. It's not unusual to feel jealous of someone who is having more success, so be sure you are not projecting your concerns about your slow professional progress onto someone else. One good way to try to get some perspective on the issue is to talk it over with some colleagues to see if they share your perception of events. If you do this, it's very important that you tread carefully. Don't go throwing accusations around and don't try to convince other members of your team of your interpretation of the situation. Just ask for honest appraisals to better inform your judgement. It's important that you don't try and turn the rest of your team against the person you believe is being shown unfair favouritism. This will not endear you to anyone or help your case. Avoid turning it into a topic for office gossip or rumour and maintain your professionalism. To help you get a clear picture of what is going on, it's a good idea to keep a record of instances where you think you have been treated unfairly, or there has been unwarranted favouritism shown. This could include examples of the other person consistently receiving more interesting and engaging jobs to do, or a significant imbalance in the rewards for similar work. You may need this evidence later, but first of all think of it as a way to carefully analyse the situation and gain objective information. You need to be exceptionally honest and rigorous when you record such incidents. Once you have fully taken stock of the situation you should think carefully about what options are available to you, and what the likely consequences of any action would be. You should try to clearly envision what outcome you wish to achieve before you go any further. Keep in mind that it's important not to allow a toxic situation to fester.
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Decide if action is required. Talk to colleagues. Keep a record. Consider your options.