It’s a Stressful Time—Take Care

During these unsettling times, it is important to take care of yourself and your loved ones as best you can.

·         Take care not to let little aggravations overshadow what’s truly important.
·         Take care to count the things that are going right in your life rather than those going wrong.
·         Take care not to take on too much, especially with all the extra time extended during this crisis. Don’t wait until you feel yourself getting stressed or are overwhelmed before you take a break.
·         Take care to enjoy the interruption in the same old routine by doing something you enjoy like reading, meditating, baking cookies, enjoying family time, and the like.
·         Take care to use extra patience since people are under more pressure and stress at this vulnerable time. Kind words often work wonders in trying situations.
·         Take care of old negative business—mend relationships, forgive grudges, forget about unattained goals, and forgive yourself for personal failings.

What are you doing to take care of yourself?

Keep the Stress out of Thanksgiving--Be Grateful

Thanksgiving will be here in a couple of weeks. It's a good time to remember to take care of ourselves and keep stress to a minimum. Here are some stress-reducing tips:

• Be grateful for what you have. At the beginning of each day, reflect on your blessings and the people who complete your life.


• Don't let little aggravations overshadow the important ones.


• Count the things that are going right in your life, not those going wrong.


• Take a break when you feel yourself getting stressed. Don't wait until you are overwhelmed.


• Keep close to family and friends during this and other holidays.


• Burn a candle with one of the wonderful stress-reducing fragrances like lavender or vanilla.


• Take a mini vacation in your mind.


• Enjoy yourself.

Remember Thanksgiving is about being thankful.