The following is from a seminar called  "Stress and
Disease" by Dr.Nickolas Hall, an expert in
psychobiology. He gave the following example of a
coping skill for job stress.

When you have had one of those TAKE THIS JOB AND SHOVE
IT days, try this.  On your way home after work, stop
at your pharmacy and go to the section
where they have thermometers.  You will need to
purchase a rectal thermometer made by *Q-Tip.  Be very
sure that you get this brand.  When you get home, lock
your doors, draw the drapes, and disconnect the phone
so you will not be disturbed during your therapy.
Change to very comfortable clothing, such as a sweat
suit and lie down on your bed.  Open the package
containing the thermometer and remove the thermometer
and carefully place it on the bed side table so that
it will not become chipped or broken.  Take the
written material that accompanies the thermometer and
as you read it you will notice in small print the
statement that "Every rectal thermometer made by Q-Tip
is PERSONALLY tested." Now close your eyes and say out
loud five times, "I am so glad that I Do not work in
quality control at the Q-Tip Company."

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