Today's Stress Tip..by G. Gaynor McTigue..FRI.04/22/05

Don't groom your kids for a life of stress.

In your efforts to expose your child to every known activity, sport and pursuit on the planet, you may be guaranteeing them one thing. A stressed-out future. Regardless of what you tell them, rushing frantically from venue to venue sends the message that this is the way life proceeds. They'll inevitably follow suit. Start setting a different example now. Pare down activities so each one can be more richly and leisurely enjoyed. Build in more free, unpressured time that lets their imaginations take flight. Kids are notoriously overscheduled. And they hardly need to experience everything before adulthood, or what will be left? Removing that stress from their life -- and yours -- will leave everyone healthier and happier. Why make yourself crazy?

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Previous Stress Tip

Know when to terminate an encounter.

In our politeness or reluctance to offend another, we often let visits, dates, conversations, or meetings drag on far longer than they need to -- creating stale, stressful, awkward situations. Take charge at such times. When things show signs of winding down naturally, use the opportunity to break in and wrap it up, before it grows tedious. You're not being rude, you're being considerate of both of you. In fact, think how you aren't put out when another person has to leave; indeed, you would feel bad holding them up. Terminate your encounters while they're still fresh, and you'll save something for next time, too. Why make yourself crazy?

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