How to Reduce the Stress Level in Your Life
I confess. Sometimes I let the car run until the fuel gauge is empty. I arrive at the airport a few minutes before departure. Or I rush from meeting to meeting with no time in between. What does that do? A spike in my stress level. And that stress is self-imposed! But in recent years, I'm addressing it by building more latitude into my family's life. Here are 6 ways to bring some freedom into your family life and thereby reduce your stress levels. 1. Prepare yourself. You've heard that an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure, and that's true when it comes to reducing morning madness. Take a little time tonight to prepare for tomorrow and you'll lower stress levels. Let the children lay out the clothes they will be wearing, or choose them if they are too young to do it themselves. When they go to school, make sure all school supplies are packed and ready. Put together as much breakfast and lunch as you can in advance and finish it in the morni...