So relax already!

by Bernadette Smith staff writer

School, work, family, friends, how does one find time for them all? Unfortunately, finding the time to do everything in one's active and busy life is the main cause of stress. Everyone gets stressed out at some point in their lives, but there are ways to relieve stress and to relax. Arom_atherapycandles are a popular way of relieving stress. It has been said that breathing in the scent of these candles while lit can clear yom head and relax your body. "I enjoy soaking in a warm bubble bath with aromatherapy candles while reading a book or listening to music to help relax," junior Stephanie Kutys said. Another stress relief and relaxation technique is chamomile essential oil and petals sprinkled into the covers of your bed to help calm and center yourself.

Relaxation can also be accomplished by listening to soothing music. Dave Stafford is a musician who plays ambient, quiet and peaceful music to help people relax and calm their body. His music can be purchased in music stores and over the internet. Junior Anthony DiMartini agrees that listening to soothing sounds is a good way to relax. "Listening to books on tape in a candlelit room while drinking tea is how I relax after a stressful day." Soothing music and sounds can be found on CDs and cassette tapes for people to listen to in order to relax.

Relaxation does not only have to take place in the home. Vacations at a peaceful bed and breakfast resort can be quiet relaxing. Taking a sail boat trip in the ocean on a warm summer day can put one's mind at ease. Some people even feel river rafting is a great way to relieve stress and to relax one's body. There are many relaxing activities one can do to relieve stress the problem may be finding the time to do them.

Leading a stressful life can be very damaging to one's body, mind and soul. It is important that every-