stress relief to keep the momentum going

jrevis001

What are some stress relief things that you all do? I've been doing yoga for a good stretch but after leaving the class I felt so calm and it was beautiful. I want that feeling but I can't always make it to class on time with two kids in tow. Drinking is fun but it's calories I would have to reserve and again I have kids, so I have to be clear minded 99% of the time. Please any advice. I've been so stressed this week. I tend to eat worse when I'm stressed but thankfully I've been doing well.

urloved33

water. pool, hot tub, shower, lake ocean whatever water always de stresses me. candles do also.

Need2Exerc1se

I mostly use wine and/or a walk in the forest, but if I need to quickly de-stress breathing techniques are very helpful to me.

WickedPineapple

Breathing exercises, meditation, yoga (at home), bubble bath, running, autumn/winter hiking, reading...

I recently found a breathing technique I really liked. It helps me at bit with acute anxiety and when trying to get to sleep. You take a deep breath and count up 1 on the exhale. Keep taking deep breaths until you reach 5, then start over at 1. If you forget what # you're on, start over at 1. It's so simple, but it really relaxes me. I do it as a precursor to meditation now to help settle my mind.

TeaBea

Tai Chi or meditation?

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