How Do You Unwind without Food/Netflix?

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  • JustaNoob
    JustaNoob Posts: 147 Member
    AnnPT77 wrote: »
    As snack/food replacement habits, I often suggest people seek out things that either require clean hands (like the needlework or coloring) or create dirty hands (like painting or carpentry).

    Love this! It sounds like a lot of people keep their hands busy. I can crochet and play the guitar (ish)...
  • callsitlikeiseeit
    callsitlikeiseeit Posts: 8,626 Member
    I dont have the attention span to do ANYTHING for 4 hours (much less 4 hours of free time where i shouldn't be doing something else LOL)

    read
    get adult coloring books and cool markers/pencils
    sew
    crochet
    clean/organize
    take up a new hobby/ learn a new one
    Volunteer somewhere for a couple of those hours
    foster a dog (you'll never have free time again lol)
    garden (container gardening if you dont have land you can use)
    write letters to family and friends (people LOVE real mail!)
    digitize printed photos
    paint your walls new colors
    if you own your home, do home improvement projects

    those are just off the top of my head.
  • cbihatt
    cbihatt Posts: 319 Member
    I highly recommend a hobby, if you don't have one. Something you can do that will keep your mind busy (and maybe your hands), but is not a huge mental effort. Maybe try a few different things that have interested you, but felt you haven't had time for in the past. Read, play cards, do a puzzle, knit, paint, write in a journal, meditate, learn to play an instrument, do a crossword puzzle, learn wood carving, sculpting....whatever. Keep trying new things until you find the thing that is enjoyable and relaxing to you. It might take some trial and error.
  • littlegreenparrot1
    littlegreenparrot1 Posts: 714 Member
    I walk for about an hour with audio books or podcasts.
    Spend time cooking, yoga/tai chi on youtube. Gym/swim if they are open where you are.

    A few months ago though I just decided I would not eat after dinner any more. I eat my dinner, usually have some dessert of some kind, clean everything up and that's it. Only tea for the rest of the evening. Occasionally I am ravenous and don't stick to it, but usually it doesn't bother me at all.
    It takes work to start with but you can create new habits.
  • NorthCascades
    NorthCascades Posts: 10,968 Member
    Bike ride.
  • scarlett_k
    scarlett_k Posts: 812 Member
    edited April 2021
    It sounds like you're bored. Maybe you could try finding something to do that actively requires your attention and keeps your hands occupied. Crochet, cooking, painting, DIY? I usually watch/listen to stuff while I'm doing something else.
  • AmunahSki
    AmunahSki Posts: 268 Member
    I like a Netflix fix... and to avoid snacking I brush & floss my teeth then go watch in bed - with just a nice cold glass of water.

    Do let us know if you tried any of these tips, and what has worked for you.
  • wunderkindking
    wunderkindking Posts: 1,615 Member
    Of relevance here, I think:

    I have learned that sometimes the answer to not mindlessly eating in front of the television is to stop binging the show and GO TO BED.

    I eat BADLY when I'm tired. My battery (metaphorical battery) runs low and the options are 'eat' or 'sleep'. Sleep is 0 calories.
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