BellaOnline Forums News and Politics Women's Issues What do you do to REST?

Because everything I do is so people oriented, real rest starts with slowing down and being somewhere I dont have to be 'ON" all the time

I just love coming home at the end of the day and laying on my couch, with my favorite blanket and a glass of wine... and sometime my boyfriend <img src="/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" /> I don't turn on the tv or open the newspaper, I just lay there for a few minutes with some music on. I feel like I'm on the computer or talking with people all day, so its my time to unwind before I start dinner or meet up with friends.

I agree raleigh...that's a great way to relax. I also take a bubble bath, light some candles and then sink into the water while some relaxing music is playing.

Other things I do to relax?
-take a walk in a park
-window shop
-play piano
-read a good book

I find that meditation is a REAL relaxer. Unplug the phone, listen to a tape; I still do after years of meditating. I Like guided imagery but there are LOTS of ways to get the job done... When I started I would close the door and FORBID anyone to enter(specifically directed to children, spouse, and pets) for 20 minutes. Now I can meditate in the car or anywhere any time.

I love taking a hot bubble bath and turning on my favorite song. I also like turning off everything and reading a good book.

Vegging, petting my cat, eating, journalling, stretching.

Listening to music and reading. Also, I love just gabbing with my friends on the phone, it lets me get rid of my stress and I laugh lots when I'm talking to them. Laughter is great way to relax for me.

Laughter is good and relaxing!

Did anyone rest during the holidays?
Between the holidays?

Hi Ladies!

I am popping in to different forums, to see who all is here:)

I really like this topic. I used to veg in front of the TV, but realized that it ended up depressing me more in the end. Not to mention gain weight:) ugh!

I discovered scrapbooking 6 years ago, and it is my guiltless pleasure. I can create, do something relaxing, and at the end, not only do I have a fun, rewarding result, but I do not feel guilty doing it. I do not sit there going, I REALLY should be doing laundry, cleaning. . . .etc.

I know that most people feel this way about different crafts. I have heard that sewing, knitting, crocheting, etc can all have this effect.

Just remember to keep it fun, and a get to, not a have to:)

I also have 2 cats that REALLY help with the unwinding process! They are my scrappin partners:) They lay beside and sometimes ON (lol) what I am working on:)

Hope this gives somebody a creative idea:)

Hugs:)

I finally realized that for me to really rest <img src="/images/graemlins/tongue.gif" alt="" /> I have to get away for a short time. I have started doing that by taking long weekends once a month. It is never far and just Friday, Saturday and home Sunday afternoon,but it really does help me. Maybe now that I am retired <img src="/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" /> I won't need that.

I veg in front of the TV, getting comfy on my couch and staring at something meaningless puts me to sleep in a jiffy----sitting on my back porch and listening to the cicadas, nearby car traffic and faraway trains also relaxes

[color:"black"]* i like to meditate while walking
and admiring nature.
* lying in front of a fan lately is relaxing.
and
* floating on my back in the pool. <img src="/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" /> [/color]