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Six Ways To Celebrate Global Relaxation Day... On A Rainy Monday

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Jen Carlson

Published Aug 15, 2011

Modified Aug 15, 2011

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Happy Monday... or if your glass is half full: Happy Relaxation Day! Today, August 15th, is Global Relaxation Day—and the cruel universe has placed that date on a Monday this year, in the midst of a multiple-day rain storm. So how can you de-stress on this soggy start to the work week? We're here to help with a few suggestions...

 

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