Here are some pearls of wisdom from real women who have found inventive ways of keeping stress in check, and lead healthier, happier, more balanced lives.

Ken Cronmiller, Ontario

Lying on the couch with my cat on my chest nesting and purring at full volume: unconditional love at its best!

June Lindeman, Ontario

Curling has become my passion for de-stressing... It's physically challenging as well as a great mind focus. The sport also offers great fellowship with friends & the opportunity to make new acquaintances. What a super way to unwind!!!

Dale Poulter, Ontario

I really do get away from it all. I take my camera and a sandwich bag of bird seed and head out to a nearby nature trail. Small chickadees feed on black sunflower seed right from your upturned fingers. A walk in the woods offers peace and quiet.

Lisa Vankoughnett, Ontario

I stop to smell the roses. Thats right. I actually take nice slow paced walks... and enjoy the fresh smell of winter arriving and the leaves that have fallen. Refresh and unwind..

Denise Bachenskie, Ontario

I have several, but by far, my favorite is when my hubby gives me a one hour rub down, followed by a leasure 20 minutes soak in the tub, sipping some home made wine, smelling the vanilla scented oil, listening to Barbra Streisand.

Viktoria Grisolia, Ontario

My favourite way to unwind is in my soft warm robe, with a nice hot cup of tea & a good book by the fire place. My cat usually lies beside me too just feel warm and be affectionate!

Joy Mulder , Ontario

With a good book, a glass of red wine and a couple of ounces of fine dark chocolate.

Renee Vanderkuip, Ontario

I love to take a hot bath with scented bath products (bath oils, bath bombs, salts, etc.) with no lights, only candles light all along the bathtub and on the vanity. Sometimes I have music playing, sometimes i read a magazine, sometimes drink a glass of wine, sometimes I just close my eyes and dream. This helps me unwind from a busy day at work and home.

Rayna LaPierre, Prince Edward Island

Warm up my magic bag, crawl into my recliner, put my feet up and RELAX!!!! aahhhhhh!!!

Trudy Abernethy, New Brunswick

I go for a long walk in the Park taking in all the sights, sounds and smells of nature. Then I sit down with a great movie wishing I had a magic bag to cuddle up to!