Fun Stuff

Stressbusters

Eating proper, healthy food helps you withstand life’s vexations and pressures. Here at Whole Earth, of course, we’re blessed with more than our share of the stuff. Here are some of the less obvious ways we amuse ourselves and stay nice to each other:

Think in Italian

Doesn’t have to be about Italian things, just with Italian attitude. Add vowels to the end of every other word and allow yourself the odd pout and/or shrug.

Say “no”

Nicely, but assertively. You’re less likely to be put-upon and feel in charge of your destiny.

Wake up your face

We tend not to be very touchy-feely about our own faces. This is how to show yours you really care.

Gently rub your whole face with your fingertips
Spend a few moments patting face with your fingers
Loosen up by pulling various faces
Gently caress face with your fingers

Got that? Rub/Pat/Gurn/Love. Fun and anti-ageing too.

Laugh

Not at anything, particularly. Grin from ear-to-ear and fake a silent belly laugh. If you hear a real one, you’ve been spotted.

Do nothing

Not as easy as it sounds in this day and age. Yoga and meditation are great ways to stay grounded, but here’s an idea that just requires a chair and 10 minutes. Sit on a supportive, straight-backed chair, with feet flat on the floor, hands resting in your lap, and eyes closed. Tense every muscle you can, feel the tension and… relax. Ahhhhhhh …

Write a jingle

This one really is easy, if slightly ridiculous. Just take any Whole Earth product and sing whatever’s written on the label/packet to a happy tune, e.g. to the tune of “Just the Way You Are” © Billy Joel:

“A yummy mix of
Whole wheat flakes and
Ri-ice with a malty taste”