It’s bound to happen. Some days just don’t get started on the right foot and seem to get worse by the minute. Next time you feel tension from a day that just isn’t going your way, try to calm yourself with the following tips:

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1) Ask yourself whether what’s bothering you is really important? Will you care tomorrow? A month from now?

2) Close your eyes, take a deep breath, and imaging yourself somewhere you love–the beach, a hammock in your back yard, in bed.