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Show It Makes Cents... By Vi Blake Dear Vi: Should you consult a stress therapist if you are feeling feel-ing stressed? I have several friends who have done so at great expense. The sad part is, any help received from their treatments seemed to be, short lived. Consequently, when I am upset at someone, I sit down and write that someone a letter expressing all of my feelings, even those that seem irrelevant unreasonable, and perhaps childish or silly. The next morning morn-ing I read the letter and then light a match to it and watch my anger and frustration go up in flames. .It's amazing how effective effec-tive something so simple can be. Also, when I am feeling tired and stressed out, I stretch out on my bed with a damp cloth over my eyes and re-live in my imagination imag-ination a happy time in my life, such as lying on my back on the grass finding pictures in the clouds or sitting on a log across a dancing stream with my feet dangling in the water. Or I remind myself of how lucky I am by visiting someone who needs a lift. Let others spend their time and money on counseling. I'm for managing my own stress of which I have had plenty all by myself. No Name, please. Good for you, No Name. Your letter prompted me to look up stress management on the internet, where I found a plethora of good advice on the subject. "Patient, heal thyself is sage advice for emotional as well as physical ailments.. Meantime, it's also wise to avoid stressful situations even minor ones whenever possible. possi-ble. The following are just a sample of small stress triggers that can be easily avoided: Can't find your car keys: Make a habit of hanging them on a hook just inside the garage door every single time., Locked out of your house: Bury an extra house key in a small jar with a tight lid behind a large plant near back door. Don't forget to put it back after you use it. Husband keeps forgetting his lunch: Put car keys in his lunch box. No flare for car: Carry a milk carton in the trunk of your car. It will burn for fifteen minutes. min-utes. Snagged stocking or button off: Carry an empty match book containing a needle and several small safety pins in your purse. Emergency phone call. No small change: Sew phone call coins inside coat labels so your children can at least call you if they are in trouble. Keep some small coins in the car at all times. Hair gets wet in shower: "Place a folded washcloth or small towel inside shower cap at neckline. Lost eye glasses. Have optometrist engrave your name, address, and phone number inside the frame. Broken fingernail: Avoid by wearing cotton gloves while dusting, making beds, etc. First aid in your purse: A bandage strip box containing a book of matches, several bandage band-age strips, a tiny bottle of rubbing rub-bing alcohol and peroxide, and tweezers. Burned food: Use a timer with a loud ring to remind you to turn it off. Curlers snagged in child's long hair: Unroll rollers opposite oppo-site to way they were placed. Starting at neckline, unfasten curler and pull it toward shoul- der. At top of head, undo curlers at back first. Comb out the same way from shoulder up.. Readers: This is your feature. fea-ture. Send your good ideas to IT MAKES CENTS, 328 So. 300 E. No. 5, St. George, Utah, 84770. If used here, I'll send you $2.00 or a copy of "The Best of It Makes Cents." This booklet is also available at libraries, book stores, or may be purchased directly from me. Price $5.95 postpaid. |