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Stress Management Stress Management Stress Causes Stress Effects Managing Stress From Elizabeth Scott, M.S., your Guide to Stress Management This week, I've been reveling about how relaxing my home can be, and I wanted to share with you some tips on how to make your home more of a relaxing haven from stress. Also, for those of you who would like to take a vacation, but find yourselves unable to leave, there are some great staycation ideas here. Don't miss the poll on clutter and other opportunities to add your thoughts and experiences, and enjoy the rest of your week! --Elizabeth Stress Relief Starts At Home While everyone may have a unique idea of what makes a home a soothing haven from stress, a few key ingredients can apply to most. Find out what ingredients I've found to be most effective in turning a home into a haven from stress, and share your experiences and best tips in the comments section. (There's a lot of information in this post, so I invite you to read and follow the links for more info!) Staycation Strategies Here's a quick resource to help you avoid the top staycation saboteurs and plan a relaxing vacation at home. You'll also find a link to cheap vacation ideas you can put to use. Cleaning As A Stress Reliever Yes, you read that correctly--there are actually some stress-relieving opportunities in cleaning your house! Here are six that I've identified (along with more info on each), and a chance for you to share your own thoughts on cleaning. Poll: How Cluttered Is Your Home? My home is a clutter-free zone, a haven for relaxation. I have a little clutter here and there, but nothing embarrassing. My house is moderately messy unless I have someone coming over, in which case I clean. Somebody needs to do an intervention; there's so much mess I try to avoid coming home if I want to relax, and I don't know where to begin cleaning. Stress Management Ads Stress Techniques Stress Management Managing Stress Stress Relief Stress Tips Featured Articles Having Fun: Why and How Benefits of Aromatherapy Gardening for Stress Relief Stress and Clutter Housekeeping Tips Ongoing Tools for Stress Reduction   More from About.com Plan a Unique Vegas Wedding The minister, music and champagne are just the beginning -- why not get married aboard a helicopter or have a pirate swing in to deliver your rings? Arrrr! More> Join About.com's User Panel! Share your opinions and help us make About.com more relevant, informative and enjoyable to use. More> This newsletter is written by: Elizabeth Scott, M.S. Stress Management Guide Email Me | My Blog | My Forum   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About Stress Management newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 249 West 17th Street New York, NY, 10011 © 2010 About.com   Additional Stress Relief Resources Join the Facebook Group Follow Me On Twitter Ongoing Stress Reduction Resources Advertisement