CURE FOR STRESS?

                        CURE FOR STRESS
IS there such a thing? I am not so sure. Not in today's word. A lot depends on personality. There are some people who live a stress-free life, as they say. Those are the few lucky ones who simplified their lives. However, there are many things that can affect your day where you end up being annoyed, frustrated and worked up.
On days like that it's nice to do something to comfort yourself. Comfort foods are so big these days because people want to go back to times where they felt secure and happy. The downside of stress combined with comfort food is it affects your waistline. So is there a solution to relieve stress if you don't have the energy to work out? Let's look at house cats. They always have a spot where they love to take a nap.  It's nice to find a place in you home where you feel happy and nothing is bothering you. It can be a corner of your garden that you like - put a chair there. Or a couch - put a pillow and a blanket there. Remove everything that might aggravate you or remind you of work, like bills. Take a favorite magazine and relax!

If you can make one exotic area in your home where you don't know which country you're at - you can be on "vacation" every day!

A deck is a wonderful place to escape. Flowers and oxygen at the same time are very therapeutic!

This is a beautiful patio at the hair salon Duc -Duc in Torrance, CA. It's always nice to come someplace where you can relax, pause and enjoy something serene and wonderful for a few minutes.












             THREE QUESTIONS TODAY


Q from L: I recently had an argument with my brother's wife. I love my brother. Is it OK for me to see him outside his home?


A: Seeing your brother outside  family life might make him feel strange and can put strain on your relationship with him. I suggest you find a way to reconcile with your sister-in-law. You don't have to be best friends but it's better in the long run to be civil with each other.


Q from two different teachers : While we teach little kids sometimes they get really excited and pee. Should we be concerned, or do something about it?


A: We don't freak out when puppies get excited and pee. No reason to be alarmed with a 6 year old. Their urine is just as organic. If it happens regularly, though, you should make sure he or she goes to the bathroom before class.


Q from D: My husband asked me not to use my perfume. Does it mean he doesn't like how I smell?


A: Our tastes change all the time. He might have gotten tired of the scent or maybe your body chemistry changed, and  perfume doesn't smell the same anymore. Perfumes are tricky. They react with your skin depending on the temperature, and even your hormone changes. There is a nice trick to try with your husband: use no perfume while you are ovulating and watch him pay more attention to you. After all, he is attracted to you for a reason.