Turn Off the TV

The October issue of Real Simple Magazine had an article about dealing with stress. They wrote out a 14 day stress relieving plan that made a lot of sense. The one that stuck out to me was the Tuesday of the second week. It said, "Turn off the TV." Real simple said, "Constant bombardment by news can make you feel anxious when you're already keyed up, and a blaring TV hits you with both visual and aural stimulation." (p. 166, October, Real Simple). Watching or listening to too much news and TV during the elections and the way our economy currently is can create a lot of stress and anxiety. It also causes you not to want to spend money or do the proper home maintenance items!

My suggestion is to turn off the TV for a little while and do something fun! Go plant some flowers! Play a round of golf! And don't forget to call your painter to talk about a few new color options for your home. Bringing color to your life is sure to make you feel a lot better during these rough times!