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Were you aware that chronic stress is linked to the six leading causes of health issues? Heart disease, cancer, stroke, lower respiratory disease, and accidents. Chronic stress can affect your brain, raise your blood pressure, and reduces your immunity and ability to heal.

At least 75% of doctor office visits are for stress-related complaints stemming from job stress. It’s a $1 trillion per year "under the radar" health epidemic, according to Peter Schnall, author of Unhealthy Work.

Today’s world is stressful, hurried, and days flash by leaving us winded, tired, stressed and humorless. Forty four percent of people in the US frequently feel stressed. Four in ten people say they lack the time to do all they want, according to a Gallup poll; and 75% of all of our doctor visits are stress related.

How did we get here? Let’s be real! We may always be here. But I wonder if we can be here while feeling more light-hearted, joyous, humorous, and vibrant. Did you stop reading at joyous, close your eyes or even roll your eyes? Humor is diffusing!

February 14th is the day couples show their love for one another, and it usually comes in the form of flowers, candy or a romantic dinner for just the two of you.  While that’s all-important and shouldn’t be overlooked, if you really want to connect on a higher level, there is nothing sexier than a person who projects intelligence and confidence.  I prefer to call it "intellectual foreplay," and it means making the connection on an emotional level through better conversation, intellect and body language.

Black Friday: the day the shopping frenzy begins for the holidays. This year even more retailers are opening their doors a day early (on Thanksgiving Day) for those looking to get a jump on their holiday shopping. So, do you just bust in and fight the crowds or is there a better way? Here are some etiquette tips that can help you have a successful and drama-free shopping day this holiday season!

1. Use your manners and indoor voice. Don’t push, shove or yell at fellow shoppers… even if they push, shove or yell at you first!