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Sleeping, reading, especially Margaret Truman's mysteries, gardening and Victoria and Christmas project magazines. Cooking or baking, especially something with cinnamon or chocolate. Opening a small jar of cinnamon and inhaling - it has aromatherapy properties.
Sitting at the dining room window and watching birds, squirrels or the neighbor's cats prowling and monitoring the gardening.
The harder and more challenging method is to convert the stress into an analytical, possibly mathematical or geometric problem, and attempting if not to solve it at least to develop possible solutions.
Music, especially Beethoven, Mozart or Chopin, mandolin or hammered dulcimer, operatic, Christmas, patriotic or Armenian dance music (one piece is so vibrant it's like a shot of adrenaline and changes my mood instantly as I begin to want to dance.)
Another simple way is to get an old gardening catalogue, cut out photos of lovely flowers and mount them in a collage on 8.5 x 11" paper which I use as inserts in 3 ring binders with a plastic protector on front. Every time I pick up a binder, I'm greeted by masses of beautiful flowers. It's like instant relaxation.
Sending cards to friends rather than e-mailing is a calming activity. Just searching for that perfect card is soothing as I look through beautiful cards trying to find a good match.
Visiting gardening websites, especially ones with photos of beautiful chateau, Knot or formal gardens. Villandry and Chenonceau are my favorites.
Jen, mostly I go outside. I look at the sky, listen to the birds and if it is night I look for the skunk that tears up our lawn looking for grubs. Doesn't sound like much does it? But it helps me; and I pray. I know that it isn't for everyone but it does help me. I also do meditation and aromatherapy, and I play songs on youtube that make me cry.....and I cry, for myself, for my mom and all the things that have not worked out.....like my marriage. Crying is good, it releases stress and helps you. Nature is good...I love to watch the squirrels! Friends are good to vent on....and babies or small children at the playground help put me back in balance. And more than once I've done the 'Primal Scream' thing....that seems to help too. Please let me know if you want just to vent....I'll listen...Blessings to you, Lindaz
Hopefully, good sleep, as when I wake up feeling rested, even if it is raining it is a great day for me. On the other hand, when I wake up tired (unrefreshed) there is really nothing that makes me feel refreshed for that day (tired all day). Also, I think eliminating or cutting back on caffeine can help, if you drink caffeinated beverages.
I like a shower and drink a couple of glasses of water down if I am extra stressed. Going outside for a bit helps too and some gardening. I do a lot of reading of mysteries and biographies. I try to sleep at least 7 hours but I awake several times during the night.
Thank you all for responding. Great ideas. It's a personal ongoing journey to comfort and replenish oneself. I am learning to be kinder to me. Need to for survival. Today went for full body massage...heavenly and do feel better.
By proceeding, I agree that I understand the following disclosures:
I. How We Work in Washington.
Based on your preferences, we provide you with information about one or more of our contracted senior living providers ("Participating Communities") and provide your Senior Living Care Information to Participating Communities. The Participating Communities may contact you directly regarding their services.
APFM does not endorse or recommend any provider. It is your sole responsibility to select the appropriate care for yourself or your loved one. We work with both you and the Participating Communities in your search. We do not permit our Advisors to have an ownership interest in Participating Communities.
II. How We Are Paid.
We do not charge you any fee – we are paid by the Participating Communities. Some Participating Communities pay us a percentage of the first month's standard rate for the rent and care services you select. We invoice these fees after the senior moves in.
III. When We Tour.
APFM tours certain Participating Communities in Washington (typically more in metropolitan areas than in rural areas.) During the 12 month period prior to December 31, 2017, we toured 86.2% of Participating Communities with capacity for 20 or more residents.
IV. No Obligation or Commitment.
You have no obligation to use or to continue to use our services. Because you pay no fee to us, you will never need to ask for a refund.
V. Complaints.
Please contact our Family Feedback Line at (866) 584-7340 or ConsumerFeedback@aplaceformom.com to report any complaint. Consumers have many avenues to address a dispute with any referral service company, including the right to file a complaint with the Attorney General's office at: Consumer Protection Division, 800 5th Avenue, Ste. 2000, Seattle, 98104 or 800-551-4636.
VI. No Waiver of Your Rights.
APFM does not (and may not) require or even ask consumers seeking senior housing or care services in Washington State to sign waivers of liability for losses of personal property or injury or to sign waivers of any rights established under law.
I agree that:
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I authorize A Place For Mom ("APFM") to collect certain personal and contact detail information, as well as relevant health care information about me or from me about the senior family member or relative I am assisting ("Senior Living Care Information").
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APFM may provide information to me electronically. My electronic signature on agreements and documents has the same effect as if I signed them in ink.
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APFM may send all communications to me electronically via e-mail or by access to an APFM web site.
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If I want a paper copy, I can print a copy of the Disclosures or download the Disclosures for my records.
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This E-Sign Acknowledgement and Authorization applies to these Disclosures and all future Disclosures related to APFM's services, unless I revoke my authorization. You may revoke this authorization in writing at any time (except where we have already disclosed information before receiving your revocation.) This authorization will expire after one year.
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You consent to APFM's reaching out to you using a phone system than can auto-dial numbers (we miss rotary phones, too!), but this consent is not required to use our service.
Sitting at the dining room window and watching birds, squirrels or the neighbor's cats prowling and monitoring the gardening.
The harder and more challenging method is to convert the stress into an analytical, possibly mathematical or geometric problem, and attempting if not to solve it at least to develop possible solutions.
Music, especially Beethoven, Mozart or Chopin, mandolin or hammered dulcimer, operatic, Christmas, patriotic or Armenian dance music (one piece is so vibrant it's like a shot of adrenaline and changes my mood instantly as I begin to want to dance.)
Another simple way is to get an old gardening catalogue, cut out photos of lovely flowers and mount them in a collage on 8.5 x 11" paper which I use as inserts in 3 ring binders with a plastic protector on front. Every time I pick up a binder, I'm greeted by masses of beautiful flowers. It's like instant relaxation.
Sending cards to friends rather than e-mailing is a calming activity. Just searching for that perfect card is soothing as I look through beautiful cards trying to find a good match.
Visiting gardening websites, especially ones with photos of beautiful chateau, Knot or formal gardens. Villandry and Chenonceau are my favorites.