Stress Management

At work, we just had this "consultant" come into our office and give us an hour presentation on stress management. He covered all the basics: the physical symptoms of stress, the emotional ones, blah, blah, blah. Nothing new was learned- I just went for the free pizza.

However, in the middle of the presentation, he began discussing exercise, and I made the mistake of asking, before a room full of co-workers, whether it was dangerous to go the gym if you are tired (thinking you might pull a muscle easier.) Mr. Consultant then asked me how often I exercise and how long each time. "3-4 times a week, 45 minutes to an hour each time," came out of my mouth, which was only a half-lie. Half the time I exercise 3-4 times a week, half the time I don't. But I surely didn't want the 94 co-workers in the room with me thinking I was a lazy shit.

At one point, Mr. Consultant referred to our jobs as 9-5 and the room started laughing. He mentioned that one of his clients does his crunches daily. Again, more laughter. And he asked how many of us eat at our desks? I was beginning to feel like we were at a comedy club.

Finally, at 1:29 I began to feel my heart racing and my shoulders ache. After all, I was going to be late for my 1:30 conference call.

On a completely unrelated note, my friend Scott has kindly requested that I plug his upcoming fundraiser for the Get Together Foundation.
https://get-together.org/index.php?lc=bc28af6f750004729474ccbb403bd0ee