Guest guest Posted January 27, 2000 Report Share Posted January 27, 2000 > > > Subject: Job Stress > > > > > > Last week I went to a seminar called " Stress and Disease " by Dr. Nickolas > > > Hall, an expert in psychobiology. He gave an example of a coping skill for > > > job stress which I would like to share with you. > > > > > > 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. " Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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