STRESS RELIEVER 431. Think About the Worst If things seem rotten, create a facetious list of things that could be worse. Have to do data entry? Could be worse—at least you’re not using punch cards. Got a long week ahead? Could be worse—at least no one’s said “looks like you’ve got a case of the Mondays.”1 432. Slam Some Poetry Vent how you’re feeling through poetry or song lyrics.2 433. Sing Out Loud Use your car ride home to sing aloud and decompress from the 3 workday. Try some Tom Petty, Adele, or System of a Down. 434. Ad Lib Your Music Jam to one of your favorite songs at your desk while wearing headphones. Mentally ad–lib words to the song based on who 4 and what you see. 1 Sad there aren’t any more examples left? Could be worse—at least there were two! 2 If you become a famous poet or singer, I expect to be a part of your posse. 3 “Yeah, I’m freeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee, free fallin’.” 4 “Yeah, I’m reeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee, re-installin’.” 220