How do you like to relax?

Lately it's just been vegging out on the couch which isn't the most relaxing really. But when I get the chance and have the mental focus for it, I'll spend some time wood carving or working on a model car.

I read a lot, obviously spend too much time on the internet, and jigsaw puzzles. I've gotten back on the treadmill and when the weather is reasonable(I live in New England) I'll venture outside for walks. I visit my sister as much as I can and we build barnboard birdhouses, shaped like our state, to sell in our local consignment artsy craftsy store. Other than that I have 2 dogs who I cozy up with and take outdoors often.

I'm actually thinking about buying an adult Lego set and see how that goes. My ds's girlfriend has made many of them and loves Legos.

What I *should* be doing is cleaning out closets, the basement, bookshelves, etc.

DH and I play Mexican Train Dominos most days but I'm burning out on that.

Lately, playing Cities Skylines and listening to some jams.

I like to garden and mow the lawn.

Watching ParkTool's tutorials on YouTube (no joke).

Depends on what I need. Last Thursday I needed to just take a full recharge day and I literally sat on the couch under a blanket with a heating pad and the fire going and binge watched Netflix for about 8 hours. That is pretty unusual for me, but it was greatly needed.

I like reading to relax me in the evening before bed. I walk my dog most days and I also find a nice walk to be very relaxing. Sometimes I just need to get away and put myself into a different environment. I do quite a bit of weekend camping in the warmer months...usually starting in April and going through October. I usually get out to the mountains at least one weekend per month. During the winter I don't get away quite as much due to the expense of hotel but the family and I do try to get away for a weekend somewhere every couple of months or so.

I live fairly close to the mountains, so hiking is also something I enjoy and find very relaxing. If I can't quite manage that, we have a lot of nice trails along the Rio Grande that make for a nice and relaxing environment.

I also find cooking to be very relaxing, especially if it's something really nice or if it's a new dish.

alliemaeg89 wrote: »

I've been so caught up with the kids/their school stuff and my job lately that I have completely neglected doing anything for myself. I haven't been keeping up with my fitness goals, my hobbies, or even just simply taking the time to relax. So what type of things do y'all like to do that you find relaxing?

My daughter is a year and a half old and I can so relate to this. Between work and home life, I wasn't even going to the gym or never had time to watch tv. But I decided to change all that, so this is my second week back to the gym and I'm starting to take some time for me to recharge my batteries. Grant it, I have to get up and go to the gym at 5 am, and shoot videos on the weekends when I can steal some time away, but its there. I just had to find it.

Soduko