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7 Things Every Exhausted Woman Should Do for HerselfHow to be there for everyone who needs you—without turning into a Chardonnay-chugging, corn-chip-snarfing hot mess.
By Corrie Pikul
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Go with Leaves, Not FlowersRoses and gerber daisies can be colorful pick-me-ups, but they don't have the healing power of the less appreciated eucalyptus, especially when you feel a cold coming on. The scent of these leafy boughs has been shown to ease decongestion and clear the sinuses, so hang a bundle of fresh eucalyptus from the curtain rod in your bathroom as soon as you start sniffling. The heat and steam will activate the herb's essential oils, and one bunch should last a few weeks.
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