Released on = September 28, 2006, 8:53 am

Press Release Author = Joanie Winberg / Virtual Word Publishing

Industry = Healthcare

Press Release Summary = Stress Relief Tips for the Holidays and Everyday From the
Happy Wednesday Lady, Joanie Winberg

Press Release Body = Boston, MA, (September, 2006) - The American Institute of
Stress reports that stress among Americans is significantly rising with
approximately $300 billion a year lost due to stress-related illnesses. It has
reduced productivity, increased absenteeism, insurance costs, health-related
programs, and employee dissatisfaction. With stress being a way of life in this fast
paced society, it's important to find a way to keep it in check. Joanie Winberg has
been doing this for years as a Speaker, Relationship Coach and a Behavior Specialist
who now provides a new motivational tool to help.

Winberg's 40 Days to a Happier Life CD and Journal Set is a serious tool that
teaches how to eliminate stress, and jumpstart and take charge of your life. The
lessons obtain a higher level of contentment and teach how to create a lifestyle of
more ease, happiness and fun. The Happy Wednesday Lady's approach to eliminating
harmful stress is both powerful and light-hearted. In addition to two CDs
containing her Top 40 inspirational quotes and tips to feel motivated and inspired
every day, the set includes the Happy Wednesday Instructional Journal, a unique
innovation. The high quality leather bound journal comes with easy-to-follow
instructions on how to combine the CDs and the journal together to enjoy a higher
level of contentment on a daily basis.

With the holidays rapidly approaching, and stress levels at an all-time high during
that period, Winberg provides three healthy tips to avoid unwanted holiday stress:

1. Plan Ahead: Create a workable schedule to get everything important done. Ask
yourself: Does this really need to be done today? Would anyone be affected if I
didn't do it? If the answer is "yes" to either question, then it is a priority.
Take care of the priority items before taking on the less important things. During
the holidays, time demands seem to multiply. Take a moment or two for yourself to
plan how to best use your time. Treat yourself to a vacation or personal day midweek
and avoid weekend crowds at the malls. Buy holiday stamps in November and avoid long
lines at the post office. Cook a large meal on a weekend and reheat leftovers for
quick dinners on nights when you're shopping.

2. Relax and Have Fun Laughing: You deserve to relax and have fun every day - and
the holiday season is no exception. Spend a little of each day doing what makes you
laugh out loud. Bask in the knowledge that you have set up a plan to accomplish all
you had to do for the holidays, and it is already done. You aren't pressured. You
can choose what to do with your time, such as watching comedies, going to funny
shows or simply listen to other people chuckle. Laughter is contagious and can help
you reduce blood pressure, release both natural pain relievers and an enzyme that
will protects your stomach from forming ulcers, relax muscle tension, release and
boost your immune system.

3. Learn to say 'no': It really is OK to say "no" to things you don't have time to
do or don't have an interest in. If you are saying "yes" because you're worried
about what someone might think, then you'll feel resentful and out of control. Be
true to yourself. Answer "maybe" when you really want to take the time to think
about a request. After you have thought about it, then make your decision. Don't say
"maybe" to avoid saying "no." Say "yes" to those requests that you are excited
about and "no" to those that you could do without.

During this time, it's important to journal so that you can stay connected to your
feelings. Also, with the uniqueness of Winberg's accompanying CDs, you can motivate
yourself daily by listening to the day's motivational tip and journaling on same.
Complete instructions are provided for those not familiar with journaling.

"This is absolutely the best thing you can do for yourself and your business,"
Diana Ennen, author of Virtual Assistant the Series remarks. "I have found that
when I devote those ten minutes in the morning to listening to the day's
motivational tip and then journaling, my whole day is more productive, especially
that first hour after I listen. I am empowered to do better."

The set is available for $19.95 from Amazon.com and can be purchased at
http://www.HappyWednesday.com. The 40 Days to a Happier Life CD and Journal Set is
just one facet of Winberg's mission to empower people to live their lives with more
ease, happiness and a lot more fun. Winberg is also the founder of the nonprofit
Happy Wednesday Foundation, raising funds for Habitat For Humanity, helping families
fulfill their dreams of owning their own home. As a speaker/trainer, Winberg
provides high energy, fun-filled workshops, training seminars and keynote speeches
for corporations, schools and organizations. To make Wednesday a "Power" day and
banish "hump" day forever, Winberg has also created the Happy Wednesday Broadcast, a
midweek boost heard on 95.9 WATD FM in Boston every Wednesday morning @ 6:45 and
8:55am. It may also be received through your e-mail or downloaded to your ipod.



Web Site = http://www.happywednesday.com

Contact Details = Diana Ennen, Publicist for Happy Wednesday, Inc.
diana@virtualwordpublishing.com
954-971-4025