Work through stress by....set down for this....exercising more! Yes, it will make you feel great, you know it. It may take a few minutes, but you do feel more energy.
Exercise is another important stress reducer -- particularly during the winter, when many people aren’t as active as they are during other times of the year. Experts say exercise is one of the best ways to combat stress and anxiety. And you can make a difference to your health regime by adding just 10 minutes of exercise to your daily routine.
Walking is one of the healthiest ways to reduce stress. "Organize your activities so they include walking. " It’s easy to add exercise by just changing the patterns of your life.
For example, divide laundry into several small loads, then make several trips up the stairs. It takes more time, but you’re helping your physical and emotional well being when you do it this way.
Another way to add in more exercise is to park as far as away from the shopping centers as possible. Don’t drive around looking for the closest place to the front door. Park away from the crowds. The extra exercise from walking is a health benefit--to say nothing of the fact that you might avoid a fender bender in a congested parking area--a stressful situation in itself.
You’ll be more motivated to add exercise in your life if you "partner" with a friend. "When you’ve made a commitment to take a class with a friend, chances are you’ll show up more often, and get more out of it---plus, you’ll have a built-in social outlet."
Cranberry Cookie Kisses
1Servings: 20Preparation Time: 10 minCooking Time: 120 minLevel of Difficulty: Easy
These bite-size sweet morsels are sure to please all of your Christmas guests.
Ingredients
3 large egg white(s), at room temperature
1/4 tsp cream of tartar
3/4 cup(s) sugar
1/4 cup(s) canned cranberry sauce, whole berry
1/3 cup(s) dried cranberries, about 80 cranberries
Instructions
Preheat oven to 200°F. Coat 2 large sheet pans with cooking spray or cover with parchment paper.
Using an electric mixer, beat egg whites and cream of tartar until stiff peaks form; gradually beat in sugar until mixture is very stiff and shiny. Gradually fold in cranberry sauce (you can add a few drops of red food coloring at this point, if desired) while beating for 1 minute.
Drop batter by teaspoonfuls onto prepared sheet pans; press 1 dried cranberry into the top of each cookie.
Bake for 2 hours. Cool completely before removing from pans. Store in airtight containers. Yields about 4 cookies per serving.
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