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5. Creative activities such as paint ing, drawing, pottery, carpentry, knitting, and even cooking for fun, can also give you a sense of accomplishment, as well as the peaceful relaxation of concentra- tion on something you wish to do. (1, Whether or not the above suggest- tions for relaxation work in your case, a sure fire method known down through the ages is the use of a warm bath to take away bodily stress and strain. You may choose to enhance this activity by reading a good book, listening to music, or even adding some bubbles if you like. After discovering your favorite relaxation activity, plan to devote at least oneâ€"half hour per day to pursu- ingit. Most people accept the respon- sibility to meet deadlines and duties imposed on them by others, but it is equally important for them to meet the. requirements for relaxation periods demanded by their own minds and bodies. Hard-working homemakers or busy executives must give themselves opportunities for relaxation if they are to maintain their mental balance through stressful events and hectic schedules. The third and final principle in the art of relaxation is to enter into relax- ation activities with enthusiasm and personal commitment. Let yourself become completely involved in the relaxation activity chosen; do not hold back physically or mentally. Remember, finding effective techniques for personal relaxation is not merely a passlime for the idle rich. It is essential for everyOHE’s physical and mental wellâ€"being. Information provided by the Public Health Service of the U.S. Dept. of Health. Education and Welfare. Landscaping your yard can pay 0 ff Landscaping your property is a apital improvement which will icrease the value of your house ignificantly, says Professor Maurice lelischer of the University of ,‘iuelph’s School of Landscape irchitecture. It usually involves a relatively mall investment and, when well ione. will bring excellent financial eturns and more importantly, will make your property more comfort- able, useful and relaxing â€" generally, 1 more enjoyable place to live. Before buying the plants and dig- .ing the holes you must develop a iian or design for the property. Described very briefly below are ile steps you should follow to make ure you don’t put the wrong plant in he wrong place. You must first determine what you rave and what you would like to rave. If you don‘t have a professional lurvey of your property you should .156 a tape measure and record the measurements of the house and lot in graph paper. Be sure to show walks, windows, existing trees and so Jn. as well as such things as under- ground utility lines, downspouts, sep- tic tanks and steep slopes. Make a number of copies of the plan and on one do an analysis of your property. Draw an arrow indicating where the wind comes from, locate the sun- ny and shady areas, good views to mm and bad views to block, the Paths you usually take, and so our The next step is to list all expecta- tions and needs you have for the pro perty. Development of this list should involve the whole family and could include such concerns as outdoor din- ing and entertaining plans, types of lawn games enjoyed, the need for privacy, garbage and wood storage, a clothesline and solar access. Don’t forget the less obvious but equally important considerations such as having plants that will attract birds and provide a pleasant fragrance. Now you can prepare various design ideas by matching your needs with the property. Because few of us have a perfect lot this means that you will have to set priorities on your needs when you find that the site will not accommodate everything. After you have done one rough plan, analyze it to make sure comâ€" patible activity areas are close to one another (i.e. the bicycle storage area should be close to the driveway but not beside the main sidewalk). continued on p. 23