10 Ways to Clear a Stuffed Nose*

1. Pick it.
2. Blow it.
3. Use a neti pot.
4. Get acupuncture.
5. Take herbs (an herbal prescription from a licensed acupuncturist).
6. Drink chamomile or peppermint tea.
7. Take a hot salt bath.
8. Do a salt steam (boil hot water, get a towel and cover yourself and the pot being careful not to burn yourself).
9. Get in the sauna.
10. Swim naked in the ocean!
11. Improve your self esteem (a la Louise Hay).

*The 10 Idea challenge is an exercise to maintain your creativity and creative problem solving skills. Jot down 10 ideas every day and you will find yourself more able to adapt to life’s problems. It’s especially good for people who often find themselves caught between two bad options. Forcing yourself to stay creative allows you to open up to more possibilities and find novel solutions you wouldn’t have thought of previously. I post my ideas here for fun, accountability, and a little daily inspiration. Post yours in the comments!