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| I am so relaxed with my little doggie to hug. And I promise this is a faux fur I am wearing. |
The December 2010 issue of Prevention magazine (the print issue and online) lists six new stress management strategies. Their article, Everything You Think You Know About Beating Stress Is Wrong, suggests cuddling with pets, instead of talking to friends and family, as the new boost for stress relief. It is number three on the list.
Prevention cites: "Having your pet, whether a cat or a dog, with you during a stressful event turns out to be more soothing than a best friend or a spouse," says James J. Blascovich, PhD, a professor of psychology at the University of California, Santa Barbara."
To read the full article online, visit Prevention magazine by clicking on this link.
No wonder I can nap during the day and sleep for hours at night. My stress level must be zip. I have my six stress relievers living under my roof. Or is that woof?
The ladies and gentlemen in Victorian times knew this too! But I bet that one of these dogs was stressed out by his owner. Can you find which one?
Stanzie and I, are the court jesters around here. No time for stress, when you have a couple of Airedale clowns, performing every hour!
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As a person living with bi-polar & anxiety, my mom person relies on me to help her feel happy.
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