Introduction.

Chapter 1 Forget Perfect.

1. Think Positive.

2. Do You See the Glass as Half-Full or Half-Empty?

3. Be Careful of the Superwoman Urge.

4. Has Your Stress Thermostat Reached “Overwhelmed”?

5. Time to Focus on What Is Most Important . . . Now.

6. Uncork Your Feelings.

7. Expectations Are a Setup for Frustration.

8. Laughter De-Stresses the Spirit.

9. Create Boundaries without Blaming Yourself or Others.

10. Are You Feeling Anxious Yet?

Chapter 2 Life Changes: Ready or Not.

11. Starting a New Job Stress-Free.

12. Changing Careers: Now What?

13. Delegating Is a Good Thing.

14. Surviving Hot Flashes and the Great Transition.

15. Moving Made Easy.

16. Pregnancy-Proof Your Life.

17. Weddings.

18. The Great Divide: How to Survive Divorce.

Chapter 3 The Work Place.

19. Traffic Jams.

20. Start Your Workday Stress-Free.

21. Take Control of the Phone.

22. E-mail: When You Reach the Limit.

23. Where Did the Time Go?

24. Beginning Those Hard-to-Start Projects.

25. Now, Where Is That Important Document?

26. Your Peak Energy Pick-Me-Up.

27. The Short and Sweet Meeting.

28. Compromise and Cooperation: They Really Work.

29. De-stress with Employees.

30. De-stress with Colleagues.

31. The Impossible Boss.

32. Saying “No” at Work.

33. Winding Down after Work.

Chapter 4 Money Matters.

34. Taking Responsibility for Your Money.

35. Paying Bills.

36. Getting Out of Debt.

37. De-Stress Retirement Plans.

38. Finding a New Home.

39. Selling a Home with Less Stress.

Chapter 5 Relax and Energize Your Body.

40. Start Your Day with a Smile on the Inside.

41. Great Ways to Start Your Day.

42. Creating Bedtime Rituals.

43. Beginning a New Exercise Regimen.

44. Avoiding Exercise Burnout.

45. Don’t Forget Your Feet.

46. Getting a Good Night’s Sleep.

Chapter 6 Eating and Being Well.

47. Eat Well and Feel Well.

48. Vitamins.

49. What Do You Want to Eat for Dinner?

50. Grocery Shopping Made Easy.

51. Diet Is a Four-Letter Word.

Chapter 7 Pain: When it Really Hurts.

52. When It’s That Time of the Month Again.

53. Accidents and Injuries.

54. Headaches.

55. Aches and Pains.

Chapter 8 De-Stress Your Relationshis.

56. I Love My Children . . . Most of the Time.

57. Family Time Can Be Relaxing.

58. Siblings: Good Stress and Bad Stress.

59. Surviving Teenagers.

60. Parents: They Know Your Trigger Points.

61. Significant Others and Love Relationships.

62. Everyone Needs a Friend.

63. Create Your Supportive SWAT Team.

64. Helping the Feline in Your Life Relax .

65. Dogs Need Love, Too.

66. Taking Care of Ailing Pets.

Chapter 9 Household Chores and Charm.

67. De-Stress Your Home.

68. Tackling Room Clutter.

69. Housecleaning.

70. Laundry.

Chapter 10 ’Tis the Season for Stress: Party Planning and the Holidays.

71. Seasonal Changes.

72. De-Stress Airports.

73. Dinner Parties.

74. Children’s Parties.

75. Cocktail Parties.

76. Holiday Decorations.

77. Holiday Entertaining.

A Note to My Readers .

Index.