WHEW!!  Finally got through the jam-packed Christmas holiday season with its house decorations, gift wrappings and exchanges, religious celebrations, parties and, for many, cruises.  As beloved as the season may be, the stress of anticipation, perceived obligation and dutiful appearances many times proves to be overwhelming.  Time to take a deep breath, count to 10, hold for 7-10 seconds and slowly release. Do this a couple of times to lessen the stress.  Or better yet, how about a short vacation mentally to your favorite place or, if you’re lucky, physically.

Another distraction from the stress might be to envision and realize a long-desired renovation of your favorite room. Perhaps a new paint job, a new rug or piece of furniture, even a new lamp might do the trick. Anything that might provide a new look or feel to an old space will give you a lift. Even better yet, why not a more extended renovation of your house? (check out Zonian-Online.com home improvement).

Aaahhh, but now we’re not really out of “the season”.  One more momentous activity is yet to come.  THE SUPERBOWL!!!  So many sports fanatics are preparing for the super weekend. Many are disappointed that their favorite team didn’t make it this year, but all are anticipating the finale of the professional football season and the excuse it affords to celebrate with friends and family. It always provides live entertainment for a chilly, snowy, if not freezing, winter day.

Whoever wins the titan battle, it will affect only a relative few: the players, the coaches, the franchises and the lucky gamblers who invested wisely!!