The Advisor Diaries

Dear Diary,
It’s that time of year again…“Super Busy Advising Season”! And our advisors are working harder than ever and of course this means more stress. So for fun I sent the following stress busters to all the advisors in my office:

Aries (March 21 – April 19) Since you like a challenge…join a basketball, softball or volleyball league. You’ll relieve stress by participating in some kind of competitive sport. Not that physical? Games like chess, scrabble will also get you re-energized!

Taurus (April 20 – May 20) You love beautiful and comfy surroundings so change up your office a bit. Add something that smells nice or something that is visually pretty….and if you have to go shopping for it, that’s even better!

Gemini (May 21 – June 20) You always enjoy a good discussion so why not meet with old friends for a nice conversation over a delicious meal. If possible, a weekend getaway to a place you’ve never been before with a few friends would be heavenly. What fun you’ll have comparing notes on your experiences.

Cancer (June 21 – July 22) Since Cancers tend to be homebodies…why don’t you find one of your favorite comfort food recipes, take a stroll through a Farmers Market and spend some quality time in the kitchen. Afterwards, relax and enjoy the meal (and the closeness it brings) with family and friends.

Leo (July 23 – August 22) Leos like it hot!! So head to a swanky health club and relax in a steamy sauna, step into a warm jacuzzi or swim in a nice heated pool. Go on…treat yourself…you’re worth it!

Virgo (August 23 – Sept 22) You feel much better when your environment is organized. So clean out your files and toss out old paperwork. Complete the tasks on your to-do list. Believe it or not, as you cross off each task you will feel more and more relaxed!

Libra (Sept 23 – Oct 22) Delight your senses…play nice music to suit your mood. Do you play an instrument? That would be even more relaxing. Try a new perfume or cologne. Better yet, freshen your home or office with a fresh bouquet of flowers. And to delight your mind…find an exciting court room movie to watch or book to read.

Scorpio (Oct 23 – Nov 21) You really need to let up a bit! Go to the seashore, a lake or somewhere with a river view to get centered. Try going for a bike ride or a run by the water. Just remember, no cell phones allowed!

Sagittarius (Nov 22 – Dec 21) You like to be on the go, so head to the gym for a good sweat, go for a power walk or take the dog for a run. Activities outdoors will help clear your mind. Looking for something to do indoors? Why not go hear an expert speak on a topic of interest like wine tasting, shooting pool, a thai cooking class…you get the idea!

Capricorn (Dec 22 – Jan 19) A visit to the mountains will do you a world of good. No mountains nearby? Play a team sport like touch football or softball. For less strenuous activities visit the Natural Museum, go antique hunting or totally veg out watching the Discovery Channel.

Aquarius (Jan 20 – Feb 18) As a forward thinking Aquarius you will enjoy checking out the latest technical gizmos at your nearest electronics store. If you find something you like (and can afford)… go for it! You’ll feel great!. A visit to the Planetarium would do you good as well. But if you’re tied to the house you might try surfing the net. Look for more blogs or cyber groups with topics you’re interested in.

Pisces (Feb 19 – March 20) Pamper yourself! Why not buy a new pair of shoes and follow with a nice pedicure and foot massage to show them off. Not your style? Then take a nice long shower or hot silky bath. Afterward put on your favorite nightgown or pajamas and curl up in a comfy bed with a good book. Ahhh, heavenly!

Hopefully, our advisors realize how important it is to take time for themselves and try one or two of these fun stress busters. Maybe they’ll even come up with a few of their own. Either way, they’ll feel wonderfully re-energized and ready to take on their day!

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