Stress and De-Stressing
We all experience stress at some point in our lives. Some of us have more stress than others, and some manage it better, but we all have stress. Speaking of managing stress, a great way to do that is to take a vacation. A weekend, or a week, or even two can reduce your stress levels enough so that you can return to your daily grind refreshed, and de-stressed. My parents rent a house in Estes Park, Colorado for two weeks almost every summer. And, if time permits, members of our family, if they have the time, drive out and join them for as many days as we can. I recently returned from a week-long stay with them at a beautiful house right in the middle of the mountains. And as usual, it was amazing. I love the Rocky Mountains. I always have, ever since we started vacationing in Estes Park when I was a kid. The air is fresh and cool. The mountains rise majestically above you, still covered in places by snow or year-round glaciers. The pine trees sway gently in the breeze, making a