The Incredible Likeness of Dealing: Part2

Yesterday I heard a colleague tell me that she was well enough to come to work because it was not physically draining. Bearing in mind that this person had just started off in the working world, I gently cautioned her as to the negative, and often overlooked influences, that stress has on your body.  Sure, your neck gets stiff, you get a bit unfit because you sit down all the time and can't find time to exercise.  You muscles get roped into knots, your skin breaks out and other things, that may not be life threatening. And then you move onto high blood pressure, heart palpitations (even heart attacks), strokes, nervous breakdowns and serious burnout. Why don't lawyers get hazard pay again? I'm sure we can find a way to lobby that one! If your mind is troubled, your body will suffer. No matter how many vitamins you take or how well you eat. Exercise is good but it relaxes ones mind as must as it relaxes the body. So be kind to your body. Think happy thoughts, and if you can make some time to not think at all...