When loved ones come home, always run to greet them.

Never pass up the opportunity to go for a joyride.

Allow the experience of fresh air and the wind in your face to be pure Ecstasy.

Take naps.

Stretch before rising.

Run, romp, and play daily.

Thrive on attention and let people touch you.

Avoid biting when a simple growl will do.

On warm days, stop to lie on your back on the grass.

On hot days, drink lots of water and lie under a shady tree.

When you’re happy, dance around and wag your entire body.

Delight in the simple joy of a long walk.

Be loyal.

Never pretend to be something you’re not.

If what you want lies buried, dig until you find it.

When someone is having a bad day, be silent,
sit close by, and nuzzle them gently.

1. “Be mindful…focus-right where you are-on the moment: what you see, hear, smell and feel.” He talks of living in the present, acknowledging worries and negative thoughts and balancing them with positive feelings.

2. “De-stress your commute. The scent of peppermint or cinnamon in your car can ease the agony of traffic jams.” He failed to mention walking or riding your bike.

3. “Staying late again?” You guessed it, he’s talking about leaving your work setting early enough “to recover from the stress of the day.”

4. “Don’t change your routine…stick to mealtimes and bedtime. Take your regular walk. In fact, take it at 4:34pm. That’s the most common meltdown time for overstressed and relapsing dieters.” Who knew that?

5. “Fill this prescription.” He’s talking about laughter.

6. “Lighten up.” With sunlight.

7. “Alternate your life…immerse yourself completely in work for a specified period and then go work-free for a while.”

8. “Try a little petting.” Hmm. Downey is speaking of pets.

9. “Eat to beat stress.” All the things we’ve heard before but need reminded of.

10. “Flee your computer.” Gotta go.