Stress Buster Tip: Relax From The Weekday Stack!

Everyday can be full of stress but we all deserve a break from life's daily deadlines. Whether you're at home or work we all need to take the time to unwind. Dealing with stress through simple relaxation exercises is a very effective and rewarding approach. I've put together a brief outline of some "Stress Busters" that can help you relax from the stressors we encounter everyday of every week.

Enjoy a Friday night burn: light a candle for each problem or issue for that week.

Spend the day at the zoo.

Spend the day at a museum or art gallery.

Visit a planeterium or 3D theatre.

Go to the movies to see a love story or movie with sub-titles.

Watch a play or musical.

Visit a local festival and take in the culture.

Visit a arboretum.

Visit a theme activity park and partake in the rides or bumper cars.

Color with your children.

Do a word search, crossword or jigsaw puzzle.

Walk and take in the world and all its many wonders.

Take a dip in a pool, jacuzzi or sauna.

Be a kid again. Jump rope, play hopscotch or enjoy a park swing.

Take a nap to rejuvenate your body.

Go ice shating or rollerskating with friends.

Bake bread or cookies.

Bake your favorite meal and enjoy it without interruptions.

Visualize far away places you've been or would like to visit in the future.

Enjoy a sounds of nature music sampler with incense and a candlelight bath.

Read a book or magazine and cuddle up with a blanket.

pack a picnic lunch and head to the beach or park.

Get a manicure, pedicure or facial.

Get your hair done, even if it's just a wash and cut.

Enjoy your hobby or start a new one.

Plant new flowers in the garden.

Go for a ride on a country road.

Watch a sunset or sunrise.

Take a class at your local community center or college.

Spend time with your pets.

Get a full body massage.

Take a weekend trip.

Enjoy a local brunch or dinner cruise.

Turn off the phone, television and enjoy the quiet.

Look at the stars and try to locate the constellations

De-clutter and get organized.

Learn to let go. Dont make every thing an issue. Pick your battles wisely.

Dont speak when you feel like blowing your top. Remember to count to 10. Refocus. Stay calm.

Reflect, remember and enjoy life's rewards.

Yvonne Thompson, Assistance For You All rights reserved. Permission is granted to use this article, as long as the entire article is posted and the "About the Author" section, including all links, remain intact and an email is sent advising me of its use.

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Different airlines and airports have different standards for how they process luggage. Although many new rules have been put into effect due to recent world events, some things remain the same. All luggage, regardless of its owner, size, shape or seeming safety is subject to search. This rule is more of a deterrent than anything else. If luggage is more likely to be searched without cause, it is less likely that possibly offensive or dangerous items might be placed in the luggage for travel. Furthermore, airlines usually have a policy that they can refuse luggage, without warning, for a variety of reasons including but not limited to size, weight, character or condition.

The condition can be particularly important. Well made luggage that looks sturdy will have a better chance of making it through a flight than luggage in a questionable condition. They will also refuse luggage if the inclusion of the luggage would harm or inconvenience other paying customers aboard the flight. There is usually a luggage cut-off time. This is the time at which luggage is no longer allowed onto the aircraft or into checking. This is because the luggage must be loaded within a certain period of time prior to the aircraft taking off. This cut-off time is usually 40 to 60 minutes prior to departure. International flights are usually on the higher end of the spectrum, time-wise.

If a customer is unable to check the luggage within the amount of time allotted they run the risk of having their luggage and sometimes they placed on another flight out. If this causes additional expense to the passenger, the airline will rarely deem themselves responsible for this additional expense and the expense will fall to the customer. Checked luggage is fitted with luggage tags. These tags are meant to identify the luggage in order to get it onto the correct flight and to insure, should the luggage be lost, that it can be returned to the correct passenger. The passenger should remove this tag after the trip as future trips may be confusing if the luggage in question has multiple tags. after the luggage is tagged and checked in it is placed on a conveyer belt and sent towards the loading area where it will be put into the belly of the place. If all goes well, the luggage will arrive in the same destination as the passenger when the passenger can go to baggage claim, pick it up and begin his or her trip.

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The Purpose of Yoga- Yogic Walking for Anxiety

Lets look at more solutions, which Yoga can give you, for anxiety and stress management. All of these solutions will take a bit of practice, and in some cases, you may need the guidance of a competent Yoga teacher.

after pranayama (Yogic breathing techniques), there are still a large number of techniques to choose from. The next one that comes to mind is Asana (Yoga Posture). In a typical hatha Yoga class, you will learn Asana on a mat, but you can learn to practice good posture all day long.

You can practice good posture in a chair, when eating a meal, standing, and walking. You can even use pillows to sleep in good posture. Most people prefer to multi-task these days, so Yogic walking is a wonderful way for those of us, who just have to do many things at once. This is not to be confused with walking meditation, which is an entirely different technique.

Put on good walking shoes, comfortable clothes, and begin to walk your course. Always watch the road, but keep your spine straight, and your gaze should be at eye level, while you visually take in the world around you. Close your mouth and breathe only through the nose. Breathe naturally, and do not force your inhales or exhales.

As you continue to walk, maintain your personal pace, and be mindful of your posture. The recommended time for Yogic walking is, at least, 20 minutes. Once breathing is natural, and not strained, some practitioners of this method practice walking meditation or silent japa (Prayers).

This is a complete mental, physical, and spiritual practice, but you must pick a safe course and be ready to react to traffic, animals, and other pedestrians. Just because you meditate, or practice japa, is not a reason to ignore people who wave or say hello.

Some people carry dog snacks for dogs and squirrels - while others may stop and chat to friends in the park. To accept life, people, animals, and the changes around us, without judging everything, is a treasure of life. If you can avoid judging everything, while you go for your walks, your health will change for the best in a multitude of ways.

Yogic walking is good aerobic exercise and prevents many diseases, anxiety, and depression. Your heart, vital organs, bones, joints, connective tissue, and muscles will benefit from Yogic walking. You may control, or lose weight, by practicing Yogic walking.

Maybe you were only looking to reduce your anxiety levels, but you are now convinced that Yogic walking is the way to go. Talk to your physician and get advice, which is specific to your body. Choose your course wisely and have fun.

Copyright 2007 Paul Jerard / Aura Publications

Paul Jerard, E-RYT 500, has written many books on the subject of Yoga. He is a co-owner and the Director of Yoga teacher Training at: Aura wellness Center, in Attleboro, MA. http://www.riyoga.com He has been a certified Master Yoga teacher since 1995. To receive a Free e-Book: "Yoga in practice," and a Free Yoga Newsletter, please visit: http://www.yoga-teacher-training.org/index.html

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