Chaos Never Dies Day

Let’s face it. Americans are just plain stressed out! Between the busy careers, never ending chores, homework and children’s after-school activities, November 9 is Chaos Never Dies Day, an annual “holiday” that recognizes that chaotic lifestyle we are all too familiar with. And with the big holiday season right around the corner, be prepared to even more chaos to our already hectic lives.

In our hurry up and wait, hustle-and-bustle, we want it yesterday world, it’s no wonder we’re exhausted. But stress is part of our lives. We have to learn how to better manage it. Today is the perfect opportunity to take a chill pill and relax. Here are a few ideas to help you unwind.

• Get a pedicure/manicure.

• Go for a nice long walk with or without the family.

• Make it movie night and enjoy a few films that will make you laugh out loud!

• How about a nice, relaxing massage?

• Go on strike! No housework today!

• Pour a glass of wine, light a few candles and get ready to soak it all in. Take a nice, relaxing bubble bath and let Calgon take you away!

• Take a yoga class!

• Go out for dinner or order in!

• Get a makeover.