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To: Karen Lawrence who wrote (26178)	1/12/2003 12:38:03 AM
From: Karen Lawrence	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 62552

Are you worried about how to stay stressed? You'll have no trouble if you practice the following clinically proven methods: Never Exercise - Exercise wastes a lot of time that could be spent worrying. Eat Anything You Want - Hey, if cigarette smoke can't cleanse your system, a balanced diet isn't likely to. Gain Weight - Work hard at staying at least 25% over your recommended weight. Take Plenty of Stimulants - The old standards of caffeine, nicotine, sugar, and cola will continue to do the job just fine. Avoid Relaxation Practices - Ignore the evidence suggesting that meditation, yoga, deep breathing, and/or mental imaging help to reduce stress. The 'perpetual work' ethic is good for staying stressed. Get Rid of Your Social Support System - Let the few friends who are willing to tolerate you know that you concern yourself with friendships only if you have time, and you never have time. If a few people persist in trying to be your friend, avoid them. Personalize All Criticism - Anyone who criticizes any aspect of your work, family, dog, house, or car is mounting a personal attack. Don't take time to listen, be offended, then return the attack! Males and Females Alike - Be Macho. Never ever ask for help, and if you want it done right, do it yourself! Become a Workaholic - Put work before everything else, and be sure to take work home evenings and weekends. Keep reminding yourself that vacations are for sissies. Discard Good Time Management Skills - Schedule in more activities every day than you can possibly get done and then worry about it all whenever you get a chance. Procrastinate - Putting things off to the last second always produces a marvelous amount of stress. Worry about Things You Can't Control - Worry about the stock market, earthquakes, the approaching Ice Age, you know, all the big issues. Become Not Only a Perfectionist But Set Impossibly High Standards - and either beat yourself up, or feel guilty, depressed, discouraged, and/or inadequate when you don't meet them. Throw Out Your Sense of Humor - Staying stressed is no laughing matter, and it shouldn't be treated as one.