Stress @ Home

Women are naturally and have an inborn capacity to play many dynamic roles in their lives, such as that of a daughter, a wife, a mother and so on. In all these roles, she sacrifices her own aspirations and desires to make others happy. This brings stress and suffocation in her life. The author portrays 40 such situations in a housewif's life telling her how to deal with them all by herself. Certain simple aerobic exercises, morning and evening walks, meditation, listening to good music and reading a book could be some of the stress busters to bring smile on her face. The book includes tables and charts to measure ones stress levels #v&spublishers CONTENTS: My Word Stress – The Silent Killer Social Norms Stress Management – 40 Tips 1.Complexes a) Food on Other’s Platter b) Chic and Smart c) Talent Search d) Height of Achievement e) Fear of Unknown 2. Stress in Joint Family a) Pressure Gauge b) Dowry – A Burning Issue c) Daughter vs Daughter-in-law d) Envy e) Interfering Relatives 3. Stress in Nuclear Family a) Living Alone b) Resourceful c) Mood Swings d) Rejection e) My Hands are Full 4. Hubbies Howlers a) Made for Each Other b) Sharing the Burden c) Budget Makers d) Taking Each Other for Granted e) At Your Mercy f) You are My Confidante g) Pati Parmeshwar h) Extramarital Affairs 5. Stress in Social Life a) Friends Forever b) Stepping Beyond Limits c) Showing off Wealth d) Neglecting Home e) Bitchy Neighbours f) Transfer Blues 6. Bringing Up Children a) Kiddies Corner b) High Expectations c) Am I a Servant? d) Handling Adolescents e) The Pawns 7. It’s My Life a) Failing Health b) Be A Diya c) Managing Home d) Altered Feelings e) Duty Bound f) Count Your Blessings g) Relationships. h) An Obedient Daughter i) An Understanding Sister j) A Dutiful Daughter-in-Law k) A Caring Wife l) Relaxation Techniques m) Essence of Spirituality n) Cherish Happiness o) Card 1 — Anxiety Level p) Card 2 — Stress Index q) Card 3 — Adjustment Level r) Card 4 — Self Assessment Exercise s) Card 5 — Perfection Paranoia