Women are naturally talented and have an inborn capacity to play many dynamic roles in their lives, such as that of a daughter, a wife, a mother and so on. In all these roles, she sacrifices her own aspirations and desires to make others happy.

This brings stress and suffocation in her life. The author portrays 40 such situations in a housewife’s life forcing her to deal with them all by herself. Certain simple aerobic exercises, morning and evening walks, meditation, listening to good music and reading a book could be some of the stress busters to bring smile on her face.
The book includes tables and charts to measure your stress level.
A post-graduate in Sociology, Seema Gupta is actively involved in social work. Besides several published articles to her credit, her short stories in various magazines have won accolades for their deep understanding of human relationships.
Ms Gupta has authored books on a wide variety of subjects, ranging from the position of women in Indian society and interpersonal relationships to the general code of ethics and etiquette. Her books, Correct Etiquette & Manners, The Secrets of Marital Bliss and The Perfect Woman published by Pustak Mahal-have been widely acclaimed.

CONTENTS:

• My Word
• Stress – The Silent Killer
• Social Norms
• Stress Management – 40 Tips
I.Complexes
1. Food on Other’s Platter
2. Chic and Smart
3. Talent Search
4. Height of Achievement
5. Fear of Unknown
II. Stress in Joint Family
6. Pressure Gauge
7. Dowry – A Burning Issue
8. Daughter vs Daughter-in-law
9. Envy
10. Interfering Relatives
III. Stress in Nuclear Family
11. Living Alone
12. Resourceful
13. Mood Swings
14. Rejection
15. My Hands are Full
IV. Hubbies Howlers
16. Made for Each Other
17. Sharing the Burden
18. Budget Makers
19. Taking Each Other for Granted
20. At Your Mercy
21. You are My Confidante
22. Pati Parmeshwar
23. Extramarital AffairS
V. Stress in Social Life
24. Friends Forever
25. Stepping Beyond Limits
26. Showing off Wealth
27. Neglecting Home
28. Bitchy Neighbours
29. Transfer Blues
VI. Bringing Up Children
30. Kiddies Corner
31. High Expectations
32. Am I a Servant?
33. Handling Adolescents
34. The Pawns
VII. It’s My Life
35. Failing Health
36. Be A Diya
37. Managing Home
38. Altered Feelings
39. Duty Bound
40. Count Your Blessings
• Relationships
• An Obedient Daughter
• An Understanding Sister
• A Dutiful Daughter-in-Law
• A Caring Wife
• Relaxation Techniques
• Essence of Spirituality
• Cherish Happiness
• Card 1 — Anxiety Level
• Card 2 — Stress Index
• Card 3 — Adjustment Level
• Card 4 — Self Assessment Exercise
• Card 5 — Perfection Paranoia

AN EXCERPT FROM THE BOOK IS AS FOLLOWS:

Buster–1
Food on Other’s Platter

We make a living by what we get,
but we make a life by what we give.