I did a workshop the other day with a group of really wonderful people and I mentioned that sometimes I have to turn away a client because it's clear that adding an exercise program is just one more stress in an already stressful existence and I just can't contribute to that.

I often refer these people out to a specialist who can help them tackle the major stressors in their life, so that when they can start exercising, they're ready to get the most benefit from it.

In an earlier post, I mentioned the six categories of stress; Physical, Nutritional, Thermal, Electromagnetic, Psychic and Chemical.

They all overlap to some degree, but it's the last one that is really the simplest to control. Especially the stress of chemicals in your home environment. Simply choose not to use household or personal hygiene cleaning products that contain harmful ingredients (both to you and the planet).

But what about the furnishings in your home?

Luckily, there is a resource like Amy Woidke, owner of EcoKind Design, who can not only give your living space a much needed makeover, but do it with materials that can help you feel better on multiple levels.

Go to her site and learn about how you can drastically reduce the affects of chemical stressors that are in your home (and that you're being exposed to daily).

Her site is extremely informative with lots of links to additional resources, decorating tips and her writing style is enthusiastic and joyful.

When your goal is to optimize your level of health and well-being, remember that everything counts.