The 1-Focus Inspiration Newsletter went out this week and you missed book recommendations, a case study and this Stress Tip . . .

Stress Tips of the Month

Inner Massage–Outer Glow: Laugh Yoga or LoL

Our bodies are impacted not only by what we see by also by we hear and feel. When we laugh, we are massaging our inner organs and raising our body’s ability to fight disease.

You might have noticed that everyone has a range of sounds they make when they laugh…hee-hee–hee, ha–ha—haa, ooooh—-ooooh–oooh, eye—eye—eye, ho–ho–ho; aye—aye–aye–aye, uuuh—uuh—uuh.. all effect different muscles and organs in our body.

Sit down comfortably or better yet, stand at ease and simply choose a sound (preferably a vowel sound) and for 20 seconds to 1 minute practice laughing it. Leave plenty of room around you in case you find yourself doubling over laughing. As you get more comfortable, you might want to practice longer and for several times a day.

You can pick a sound a day to experiment with or combine sounds for example, haa-haa–haa–hoo-ho-ho–hee-hee–hee; or he-ha-ha,he-hee-ha–haa; and keep repeating them for a minute.

At first, you might notice some discomfort in some part of your body. After a week of just a minute or two a day (an hour is better, of course,) your whole system will feel better… and your interaction with others may take on a more positive persona.

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Out sister AssessmentsNow ezine also was sent out for September and you missed some tips on how to avoid the typical “labeling” that goes on when assessments are used in an organization. Roberta also listed her Case Studies. One that might be of interest to you is: Changing Demands and Competencies.