text: HERE ARE MY TOP THREE:\n\n(1)Laugh as often as possible. ~\nLaughter releases endorphins, the body's natural pain killers. Laughter lowers blood pressure, reduces stress hormones and boosts your immune function.\n\n(2)You need a friend. ~\nFriendship is not a luxury, but is essential to work-life balance and your health. Studies show isolation decreases immune functioning.\n\n(3) Maintain an attitude of gratitude. ~\nIt's impossible to be grateful and experience stress at the same time. Studies tell us daily gratitude exercises result in higher levels of alertness, enthusiasm, determination, optimism and energy.