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How do you relax?

lil_pulp
lil_pulp Posts: 701 Member
edited January 24 in Chit-Chat
My diet, exercise, and sleep habits are all pretty good, but I think it's time to work on relaxing (my mind, specifically) to help reduce stress/anxiety.

So, I'm curious: How do YOU relax?
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  • melindasuefritz
    melindasuefritz Posts: 3,509 Member
    1. hot bath
    2. light candles
    3. exercise or yoga
    4. sit down and drink an iced tea and play facebook games
    5. watch a movie
  • cwolfman13
    cwolfman13 Posts: 41,865 Member
    cooking (yes, cooking relaxes me), beer/wine/booze...often all in the same evening
  • BeachIron
    BeachIron Posts: 6,490 Member
    Running, lifting, whiskey. Now if I can figure out how to do that all at the same time . . .
  • QuietRain
    QuietRain Posts: 157
    Knitting
  • Brazilll
    Brazilll Posts: 503
    A glass or 6 of wine.
  • _crafty_
    _crafty_ Posts: 1,682 Member
    I get on a plane and fly to Arizona to spend a few days with _the_feniks_. works like a charm every damn time.

    but you can't do that. cuz he's mine. and I don't share. get your own Arizona hottie.

    I hear Crisanderson27 is awesomesauce :love:
  • Ashshell
    Ashshell Posts: 185
    Wine!
  • diodelcibo
    diodelcibo Posts: 2,564 Member
    Boxing.
  • HealthWoke0ish
    HealthWoke0ish Posts: 2,078 Member
    Guns/shooting.
  • Jersey_Devil
    Jersey_Devil Posts: 4,142 Member
    I just paint happy little trees


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  • mleech77
    mleech77 Posts: 557 Member
    Read a book
    Listen to an audiobook
    Go for a run
    Watch old episodes of tv shows I love
  • Behxo
    Behxo Posts: 1,190 Member
    Video games <3
  • Cp731
    Cp731 Posts: 3,195 Member
    I just paint happy little trees


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  • NotRailMeat
    NotRailMeat Posts: 509 Member
    This:
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  • jonikeffer
    jonikeffer Posts: 218 Member
    Wow folks, just....wow.

    Although the Bob Ross may have been a joke, I do find that watching him paint puts me in a crazy mellow state. :)
    Yoga, the more mindless video games (some are more in the "stimulating" category if you have to think too much), crocheting.
  • KristiLeighS
    KristiLeighS Posts: 112
    a bath with bath salts/essential oils. some are very conducive to sleep and relaxation. read a good book
  • Jersey_Devil
    Jersey_Devil Posts: 4,142 Member
    Wow folks, just....wow.

    Although the Bob Ross may have been a joke, I do find that watching him paint puts me in a crazy mellow state. :)
    Yoga, the more mindless video games (some are more in the "stimulating" category if you have to think too much), crocheting.

    wasnt a joke. i actually paint happy little trees. lol
  • Timshel_
    Timshel_ Posts: 22,834 Member
    Video games, reading, camping, fishing, drinks, etc.
  • mank32
    mank32 Posts: 1,323 Member
    i can't relax unless i release my aggression physically. longboarding is awesome for that.
  • gerard54
    gerard54 Posts: 1,107 Member
    Take a trip to SoCal...
  • LuckyMunky
    LuckyMunky Posts: 200 Member
    I have a few options..
    Meditation or deep breathing
    Going for a walk
    Reading
    Writing
    Painting
    Cooking
    Cleaning (yes, I find it relaxing)
    Video games
    Alcohol
  • jonikeffer
    jonikeffer Posts: 218 Member

    wasnt a joke. i actually paint happy little trees. lol

    Then that is awesome, because painting and Bob Ross are both awesome. :)
  • xvxCelticWandererxvx
    xvxCelticWandererxvx Posts: 2,890 Member
    Take a walk. Read a book. Take a hot bath. Have a drink. Listen to music.
  • BigBrunette
    BigBrunette Posts: 1,543 Member
    I listen to Rage Against the Machine.
  • theycallyoumister
    theycallyoumister Posts: 222 Member
    a little Marvin Gaye and chardonnay...:smile:
  • Diana8923
    Diana8923 Posts: 147 Member
    I read, walk my dog, play guitar, sometimes paint
  • MelsAuntie
    MelsAuntie Posts: 2,833 Member
    Sitting in a comfortable chair in my bedroom with a notebook and a pen, doing design work.
  • jenilla1
    jenilla1 Posts: 11,118 Member
    Take a trip to SoCal...

    Living in SoCal...
  • cindyhoney2
    cindyhoney2 Posts: 603 Member
    Listening to Jewel, or sometimes Chevelle/Tool really loud and some smoke (wink, wink) bout to go to that now :)
  • cindyhoney2
    cindyhoney2 Posts: 603 Member
    I listen to Rage Against the Machine.

    THIS!
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