From: The Kings of Comedy: Who Holds the Crown?
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Can you use the 'Carlin Method' to manage your daily annoyances?

George Carlin's mentor once told him to take the things that drove him absolutely crazy and make them funny. By observing our daily frustrations as absurd comedies rather than personal attacks, we can reduce our stress levels and gain control over our reactions.

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Write down three things that annoyed you today. Now, try to describe them as if you were a detached alien observer explaining human behavior to a crowd.

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