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4 ; November IS, 2000 -15 \ stress NOW "Are you telling me to quit my job?" World of Work's Judee Gannon says this is the question she is asked the most by unhappy workers. "People tell me how miserable miserable they are and how awful their workplace is, and I can see the kind of stress it is causing in their lives." Gannon feels if you are that unhappy, if the work is meaningless and the environment environment abusive, then there is no question that quitting your job is an option. But, she stress to it Is not the only option. There is the option of addressing the situation from within and finding a new position in another depart ment...and this is a solution that has worked well for many. For others however, neither neither of these are choices. It can be as simple as at that moment it is impossible to leave or change - so staying where they are is the only option available. "That's okay," says Gannon. "Where a problem arises is in the non-acceptance or non- awareness of this option as a choice...their final answer, at least for now." ■ In Garmon's opinion, people people have a natural tendency to drift, or avoid, or become frozen in fear. "We've all done it about something in our lives at one time or anoth- In-Season Fresh Ideas for Ontario Potatoes Available July to March. POTATO QUESADILLAS • Serves 4 of makes 16 appetizer wedges. Spread 4 small (7 inch/18 cm) flour tortillas with 2 tbsp (25 mL) salsa each. Season 2 cups (500 ml) diced .cooked Ontario Potatoes with pinch each chili powder and ground cumin; spread 1/2 cup (125 mL) over each tortilla. Sprinkle each with 2 tbsp (25 mL) grated cheese (Cheddar, Monterey Jack or mozzarella) and 1 tbsp (15 mL) each chopped fresh'coriander leaves. Top each • with another tortilla, pressing down lightly. Cook individually in nonstick skillet over medium-high , heat until both sides are lightly brownëd and crisp, 1 to 2 minutes. 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Stress disappears when we accept our circumstances and stop railing against *what is'. You will find that just doing this one simple act for yourself wifi free you from the heavy stress load you have been carrying. And the bonus is that "when we choose to experience things differently,"' differently,"' says Gannon, "new opportunities and new ways of thinking become possible. " Because the workplace is an unhealthy environment for many people today, reframing workplace circumstances, circumstances, through conscious choice and acceptance, Will Immediately eliminate a great deal of stress in people's lives. Judee Gannon may be contacted at 1-888-839- 4073, by fax at 204-985- 9181 or via www.worldof- work.com . Prepare for winter: three energy saving tips (NC)--It takes a lot of energy to stay warm in the winter -- that's why we eat more and pay more in heating bills. Here are three tips to get your home ready for winter and save some money in the process: 1. 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