In a 1980 survey, I asked a group of people: "How do you personally deal with stress?" I received the following answers: panic, scream, cry, get sick to my stomach, churn inside, get a headache, eat chocolate, drink alcohol, take tranquilizers and watch television. Other responses might be to quit one's job, move, divorce, or become chronically ill and dependent on others. At work one might hide in one's office, fail to communicate openly, not confront a problem, take frequent "mental health" days, gossip or work halfheartedly.
In our complicated, stressed-out modern life of speed, consumer pressure, money worries and jam-packed schedules, the concept of living simply has crossed everyone's mind. The truth is, it's an appealing, attainable idea, and could make a real difference in your life.