We are all busy. Important things like creating time for yourself should be scheduled along with your other priorities. Even just ten minutes of quiet, reflective time each morning can bring you more energy and stimulate new ideas.

Put on some relaxing music, light some scented candles and slip into a warm tub. Maybe try some aroma-therapy scents. Savor the feeling as the water caresses you and let that feeling wash away any stress or strain.

It doesn't matter if you think your voice can make wolves howl. Sing for yourself. Sing where only you can hear: in the shower, in your car. Sing from your heart. You'll be surprised at how good it makes you feel.

Most of us take relativity shallow breaths. Oxygen is essential to our muscles and our brain. When you take a breath, use your diaphragm, in other words, your belly should expand with the inhale and contract with the exhale. Practice sitting quietly and breathe in slowly through your nose for a count of ten, hold for a couple of seconds, then slowly exhale through your mouth for a count of ten. Repeat five times each morning or anytime you feel stress.

God paints breathtaking scenes in the sky. Each night a different masterpiece is on display for our enjoyment. Write a reminder in your appointment book or set an alarm to trigger you to take a break and enjoy the vision.

Write down five things each day that you are grateful for. These can be simple things like having lunch with a friend, or completing a task. Concentrating on what you are grateful for rather than on things that went wrong will create a lasting happy outlook on life.

Allow that other car to merge into your lane. Let someone with just a few groceries go ahead of you in line. You'll be amazed at how good it makes you feel. Also, this action often creates a 'circle of kindness' and that karma may come back to you when you need it most.

If you can't get away to hike in the hills or walk in the surf, take the time to appreciate a beautiful flower, or the rays of the sun streaming though a break in the clouds. Watch a leaf dance to the rhythm of a breeze or a dog wag its tail in unconditional love. Take your lunch to the park and feed the ducks. Take off your shoes and walk barefoot in the grass.

Stop punishing yourself and others for things done in the past. This doesn't mean you should condone bad behavior. But continually dwelling on anger or resentment punishes you more than the other person. Let go and move on.