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Just…yawn.
And if a colleague catches you with your mouth agape in a boring meeting?
Tell her you’re improving your productivity.
“It will give your brain an instant pick-me-up.”
Can’t yawn on cue?
Fake it a few times and you won’t be able to help yourself.
Just…blink.
You may consider it a cute come-hither flirtation gadget, but batting youreyelashesis also essential for healthy eyes.
Do it betterAvoid a staring contest with your laptop, cell phone or e-readerit can make for fewer blinks.
Just…breathe.
Taking slow, deep breaths can help lower blood pressure and alleviateanxiety, pain and asthma symptoms.
It can even prevent painful cramps during exercise.
As you take in air, you should feel your belly expand.
Repeat six or seven times and your breathing willnaturallydeepen.
What could be easier than that?
Just…say cheers.
“The female hormone estrogen may act with silicon to help prevent bone loss in women.”
But stick to one a day or you’ll cancel out any health benefits.
Just…nap.
So how can a siesta prevent information overload?
Just…stand up straight.
This time, Mother does know best.
Just…be a beach bum.
Just…laugh.
Feeling guilty forskipping the gymthis morning?
Like exercise, laughing lowers the levels of cholesterol andstresshormones that suppress immunity, Berk says.
Maybe you’ll feel so good, you’ll have the energy to do something active after all!
