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Page 8B, The Lee County Ledger, Wednesday, August 21,2019 Stress, from page 7B utes One of the biggest culprits of stress today is technology. When you’re at home, set your phone on airplane mode, turn off the radio or TV, close the laptop - and just shut your eyes. Breathe deeply, in through the nose and out through the mouth, at least five times. Repeat a word or phrase in your mind like “Re lax,” “Calm” or “Breathe in, breathe out.” When you’re ready, slowly re-acclimate to your sur roundings and gently get back to your busy day. The one-minute breath For just a minute, commit to practicing this breathing technique to quiet your mind and restore energy. * Breathe in for 5 sec onds. * Flold your breath for 5 seconds. * Release the breath for 5 seconds. * Flold for 5 seconds. Repeat just long enough to feel yourself become calmer. Peace begins with you When you’re standing in a long line, stuck in a meeting or even during a stressful argument, try this Kundalini meditation technique to help you stay centered even when you’re feeling frazzled. * Gently press the thumb of one hand against that hand’s index finger, middle finger, ring finger, then pinkie finger. * When you touch your index finger to your thumb, say to yourself, “Peace.” * When you touch your middle finger, say to yourself, “Begins.” * When you touch your ring finger, say to your self, “With.” * When you touch your pinkie finger to your thumb, says to yourself, “Me.” * Breathe deeply as you think each word, and go as slowly or as quickly as you like. Peace is in your pulse For meditation begin ners, this practice can help improve concentra tion and bring calm. * Sit comfortably cross- legged on the floor. * Close your eyes and focus on the space be tween your eyebrows. * Place the four fingers of your right hand on your left wrist and feel your pulse. LOST: Loading ramp for car- hauler trailer: Ramp is made with checker rate steel. $40 reward. Call (229) 869-3898. Lee County Board of leeco^ty Elections and Registration Life works well he Notice is hereby given that on the 5th day of November, 2019 a Municipal General Election will be held at the Smithville Community Building, 106 Main Street, North, the regular polling location in Smithville. The polling location will be opened from 7:00 a.m. until 7:00 p.m. on the date fixed for the election. In the event a runoff election is needed, it will be held on December 3,2019. The last day to register and be eligible to vote in this election will be October 7,2019, through 5:00 p.m. This will also be the last day to make any address changes prior to the election. Absentee-by Mail voting will be available. To obtain an absentee ballot by mail you may make written application to the Lee County Board of Elections, Post Office Box 326, Leesburg, GA 31763 or visit the Elections and Registration Office, 100 Starks- ville, Ave, North, Suite C, Leesburg, GA. Advance-in-Person voting will be open to all registered voters October 14,2019 thru November 1,2019 at the Elections and Registration Office between the hours of 8:15 am and 5:00 pm. This notice is given by order of the Board of Elec tions and Registration of Lee County. This the 21st day of August, 2019. Veronica M. Johnson Director of Elections & Registration R&SSPORTS Ijoun 1 ^Jecun Sup^xLesi §>mce 1991! 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Be- xc, from page 1B Lee County finished seventh out of 16 teams The top five places and times for Lee County are: (Place, Name, Time) 10th - Emily Phillips, 21:10 30th - Alea Bochette, 24:09 31st - Vicki Roberts, 24:11 50th - Rebecca Bow- 0 0 0 STOP And Call Us For DUI And Defensive Driving Classes Dougherty County DUI & Defensive Driving School www.docodrivingschool.com 2535 Lafayette Plaza, Suite C #933 420-3590 #7050 Hours P-5 Closed for Lunch 12-1 tween the vitamin D from the sun and the tendency to breathe more deeply when you’re around fresh air, trees or flowers, just getting outside for a little while can both relax and energize you. * Take a deep breath with every step or two. * Feel your feet and focus on being more grounded with every step. * Repeat a phrase or mantra while you walk, like “I am calm now.” Moms have a lot on their plate, so worrying about lingering odors in the home (whether they’re from the kids’ sweaty sports equipment, a wet dog or last night’s dinner) shouldn’t add to their stress. 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