I can't take another thing going wrong this month. Work has been a pressure cooker and I can't "turn off" at night. I have friends and family with serious health concerns and I'm too far away to help out. One of my children has been sobbing at night because he's too stressed out about schoolwork. And then, last night, someone broke into our home and stole some valuables. While none of it was irreplaceable and none of us were hurt, it was scary and upsetting.

I realize that other people are going through far, far worse things right now, and I pray for them. Still, sometimes, it's hard to keep perspective when faced with a series of troubles.

I know the rest of you have significant cares. What do you do to relax and rejuvenate yourselves? Can it be done during a busy work week or is my only option to run away to a sunny island and drink rum?