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Stress Management Stress Management Stress Causes Stress Effects How To Manage Stress From Elizabeth Scott, M.S., your Guide to Stress Management Now that July is coming to a close, many families are taking their late-summer trips before the kids go back to school. Has your summer been less-than-restful? Whether you have a month and a half of remaining summer time, just a few weeks or days, or are someone for whom "summer vacation" is just a memory from childhood, it's not too late to take a break and enjoy life a little. (In fact, it could be good for your mental health to take such a break!) Here are some truly restorative vacation ideas than can enhance the restfulness of vacations for any budget and timeframe, from a money-is-no-object few weeks away to a few stolen hours of relaxation. Here's how to take the break you deserve! --Elizabeth Have Weeks? Here's How To Create Truly Restful Vacations If you have the luxury of time (and, hopefully, money!) you may have the freedom to take a dream vacation. Not all vacations are restful, however. In fact, too many people return from their vacations feeling that they still need a vacation! Here are some strategies for creating a truly restful vacation, wherever it takes you. Read more Search Related Topics:  vacations  staycations  combating burnout Have A Few Hours? Try These Stress Relievers for Busy People If you don't have time for an extended break, but have a few days or even hours, there are several things you can do to feel like you've had a restful break. Try these ideas and see how you feel. Read more Search Related Topics:  vacations  staycations  staycation ideas Have A Few Minutes? Here's How To Clear Your Mind If you really don't have time to take the day off but would like to just take a few minutes to feel less stressed and more restored, these tips can help you to quickly clear your mind and start fresh. Read more Search Related Topics:  rumination  emotional stress  inner peace The Importance of Vacations, for Stress Relief, Productivity Why do we need vacations anyway? It turns out that they are more than just a fun luxury; they can really help with stress and even health. Learn more about the benefits of vacations, and see if you need one. Read more Related Searches How to Reduce Stress Stress and Anxiety Relieve Stress Help with Stress Work Place Stress Featured Articles Addictions and Other Unhealthy Responses to Stress Situational Stress: From Holidays to Disasters, Understanding & Coping Relationship Stress: Marriage, Relationship Skills & Social Support Tools and Tips for Living A Low-Stress, Healthy Lifestyle Understanding Stress: Stress Basics, Causes of Stress & Research Stress Tests / Personality Tests / Stress Assessment   More from About.com Run Your First 5K Even couch potatoes can be ready for a 5K with just a couple months of training. Read more...> Help! I'm Too Busy Time and stress management tips to help you feel as though you have more time. Read 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.com Stress Management newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About.com respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 1500 Broadway, 6th Floor New York, NY, 10036 © 2013 About.com   Ongoing Stress Relief Resources Facebook Page: About Stress Follow @About_Stress On Twitter What Type Of Personality Do You Have?   Follow me on: Advertisement