Here is a perfect mid week “laughter therapy” session.  Do a quick search for “laughter therapy” on YouTube and you will find countless videos of people laughing-just for the fun and sheer silliness of it.  The act of smiling or engaging in hearty laughter can decrease levels of cortisol, that grumpy, stress-producing hormone.  Strangely enough, a good cry can achieve the same results. So rent a tearjerker or watch a few SNL episodes and pretty soon, you’ll be able to handle even the most stressful situations with a smile.