November 5: Remember, remember, it's stress awareness day

This Wednesday is November 5 and that means:

It is Guy Fawkes Day. "Remember, remember the 5th of November, the gunpowder, treason and plot. I know of no reason, why gunpowder treason should ever be forgot."

And it is Stress Awareness Day. (Do you suppose Guy Fawkes felt any stress as he was bringing explosives to Parliament?) In any event, don't just be aware of stress, as in, Gee, I sure am feeling stressed; do something about it. Take a walk, have a run, or swim some laps; practice Tai Chi; knit; bowl; dance; wear a Guy Fawkes mask; tell knock-knock jokes; eat comfort food; put on that silly piece of clothing you've been looking for an excuse to wear.

I plan to put on one of my hats and count how many smiles I get as I run my errands for the day. Of course, if I don't get any smiles, then I will feel stressed and depressed and that's actually my normal state so how will I see the difference!