stress Archives - Small Things Count https://smthingscount.com/tag/stress/ Making a More Loving World/Free Books Mon, 18 Oct 2021 16:24:58 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.5.5 You Otter Try It https://smthingscount.com/2020/02/22/you-otter-try-it/ Sat, 22 Feb 2020 16:59:43 +0000 https://smthingscount.com/?p=8922 The ocean is beautiful! We go once in awhile for a short 45-minute trip there for lunch on the wharf and discussions with the wildlife–birds,

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]]> A Monday Promise https://smthingscount.com/2020/01/06/a-monday-promise/ Mon, 06 Jan 2020 18:40:17 +0000 https://smthingscount.com/?p=8743 We’re starting our first full week of a brand new year. I don’t do resolutions. But here are my promises to myself–and my hope for

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]]> Accentuate the Positive https://smthingscount.com/2019/09/04/accentuate-the-positive/ Wed, 04 Sep 2019 14:40:00 +0000 https://smthingscount.com/?p=8410 Studies have been done on the effects that comments have on people.  It’s obvious that negative comments are hurtful.  We all know the gut-feeling when

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]]> Another Way to Save on Taxes? https://smthingscount.com/2019/05/03/another-way-to-save-on-taxes/ Fri, 03 May 2019 17:32:29 +0000 https://smthingscount.com/?p=8006 Right after April 15’s stressful tax day, I offered a way to avoid paying income tax. Today’s cartoon gives you another suggestion for doing that.

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]]> Depressed? Stressed? High BP? Try This https://smthingscount.com/2019/03/26/depressed-stressed-high-bp-try-this/ Tue, 26 Mar 2019 14:40:53 +0000 https://smthingscount.com/?p=7869 Whoever heard of “horticulture therapy”? Not me. Apparently, it’s a real thing that’s being used in the field of mental health. It seems that plants

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]]> Relax with Dakuwaqa’s Garden https://smthingscount.com/2018/11/27/relax-with-dakuwaqas-garden/ Tue, 27 Nov 2018 17:30:31 +0000 https://smthingscount.com/?p=7518 During this cyber-shopping/black [name a day] shopping week, are you experiencing stress and frustration?  Take a little time to relax.  Click on this video and enjoy

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]]> Recipe to Get You Through the Week https://smthingscount.com/2016/11/07/recipe-to-get-you-through-the-week/ Mon, 07 Nov 2016 20:52:18 +0000 https://smthingscount.com/?p=5346 This has been a stressful year, but it’s over tomorrow.  The campaigning, innuendos, half (and non) truths, name-calling, squabbling, taking sides….  We’re all sick of

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]]> Help for Stressed-Out Teens https://smthingscount.com/2016/09/20/help-for-stressed-out-teens/ Tue, 20 Sep 2016 16:24:26 +0000 https://smthingscount.com/?p=5186 Do you have a teenager who is constantly stressed out about friends, school, and life in general?  A recent study looked at what they call

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]]> Why Celebrate National Hug Day? https://smthingscount.com/2016/01/21/why-celebrate-national-hug-day/ Thu, 21 Jan 2016 21:21:01 +0000 https://smthingscount.com/?p=4485 It may seem like a silly “National Day” to have, but it makes sense.  Hugs have many benefits: 1) They improve our relationships.  2) They

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]]> Time to Enjoy https://smthingscount.com/2015/10/30/time-to-enjoy/ Fri, 30 Oct 2015 16:33:28 +0000 https://smthingscount.com/?p=4248 This Sunday morning we turn our clocks back.  What will we do with the extra hour we’ve gained?  Why not share it with someone who

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