One of my Facebook friends was watching her cat sleeping in the sun and wished to be the cat. Cat therapy is good way to relieve stress if all you want to do is to emulate the insouciant life of the cat. However if you were the cat then you’d probably be getting buried the [...]

I received this magnificent photo from Rob Hornsby today. The photo shows people fishing near Port Smith Caravan Park in Western Australia. Rob tells me that some people stay there all day just listening to the surf and fishing. This is major relaxation with a Triple A rating. Wilderness is a great tonic so please [...]

Find a public place with a comfortable seat and a stunning view. Turn off your technology and just relax for 15 minutes or more and watch the world go by. This simple strategy can significantly reduce your stress.

Not everyone can afford the cost of staying at a luxury hotel but, with very few exceptions, having a cup of coffee in a hotel lobby or sitting for 15 or 30 minutes does not require you to book accommodation. Hotel lobbies are fascinating places and many have comfortable seating. Sitting and relaxing in a [...]

Writing poetry can be a good way to relax and expand your mind. This is the first of many poems that I will include in this blog and hopefully you will be inspired to write your own. The first poem is called The Lighthouse. Pulsing light Flashing bursts of amber brilliance into grey misty air. [...]