Did you check your stress meter? On a scale of 1 to 10 with 1 being exceptionally cool and 10 being totally stressed out, where are you? When our stress levels are continuously high, we may feel like that’s normal and we’re not stressed. Try really chilling out; no electronic media, only soft mellow music and sitting quietly, perhaps sipping coffee or tea. No conversations. If it feels stressful and unnatural to you, you probably forgot how to relax. Stress has become your normal. You can lower your stress levels, but it will take time. It’s a lot like going on a diet after the holidays. One can’t lose ten pounds in two days. Start by claiming as little as a minute of total relaxation time each day. If you stay with it, you can build it up to perhaps 5 or 10 minutes at a time. Once you’re there you can take chill time multiple times during the day. Chill times are brief intermissions from the stress associated with your life. You’ll find, over time, you’re becoming less stressed and anxious and more calm and relaxed.