About Today: Are You Having Enough Fun?

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Today From Jen Hubley, your About Today Editor Before summer arrives, I always picture it as a paradise of stress-free living. In my mind, I'll somehow have summer vacation, like I did as a kid. I will spend the entire summer in a park, on a beach, or laughing photogenically on an amusement park ride. The reality is often very different. Are You Having Enough Fun? Most of us just don't have enough fun in our lives, and summer is no exception. Serious grownups are serious! Work must go on! And sure, all this is true, but it shouldn't stop you from enjoying the life you work so hard to get. 8 Fun Stress Relievers 25 Ways to Reduce Stress Secret Causes of Summer Stress Ever-present kids, vacation expectations, and three other causes of stress in the summertime. Stress Relievers You Can Do With Your Children 5 Changes for a Healthier Life See More About:  summer stress  stress management tips  parents and stress How to Minimize Summer Stress We might not shed all our responsibilities in the summer, but at least we have more daylight hours in which to live up to them. (And also, for relaxing activities outside.) How Happy Are You? The Benefits of Optimism See More About:  kids and stress  inner peace  finding balance Summer Stress: How Do You Handle It? How do you handle your summer stress? Tell us here. 10 Things You Should Know About Stress Online Tools for Stress Reduction See More About:  moms and stress  summer stress  kids and stress Today Ads Stress Kids Summer Fun Family Fun Fun Things to Do Fun Activities Featured Articles New York Senate Passes Gay Marriage How to Treat a Sunburn Recipe: Nachos With All the Fixings Summer Intern Survival Guide Video: Give a Great Wedding Toast Follow Us on Twitter!   More from About.com Living with Depression From the little things (managing household chores), to the more challenging (learning to forgive) these eight tips can help you manage depression. More> Symptoms of Depression Concerned that you or someone you love may be depressed? Learn more about the symptoms of this condition, including some you might not expect. More>   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About Today newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 249 West 17th Street New York, NY, 10011 © 2011 About.com     Follow me on: Advertisement