CristyCurves 169032 Report post Posted August 24, 2012 :biggrin:We all need to take time to relax, for body and mind. some of my favorite ways to relax are: go out to one of my favorite restaurants with a good friend spend a few hours at my favorite spa walk my dogs watch a good movie what are some of yours? 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nicolette Vaughn 294340 Report post Posted August 24, 2012 Mine tonight has been sitting on a deep freezer with my laptop so I can get an internet connection when I should be surfing online in my bed. lol. It's cold down here! 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Report post Posted August 24, 2012 (edited) Thanks, Cristy. I enjoy going to the gym, playing online games, getting lost in the woods anywhere, reading and trying new things. I mostly enjoy going to the gym, tho. I can't get enough of those happy endorphins. I like trying to push my body to new limits and after a stressful day it is the perfect realease of any bad energy. I find that I can relax better after going to the gym, so it is in connection to relaxing and I sleep better too. Edited August 24, 2012 by Guest Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rosemary Leigh 401 Report post Posted August 24, 2012 Great thread Cristy, Athough I have not done this in a very long time, my most favorite thing to do to relax would be to go camping. Fishing at sunrise or sunset, and just before a storm :) , cooking breakfast over a campfire or just relaxing with a book. (hmmm now this is going to be on my mind lol) Otherwise watching the cats trying to con treats out of me, playing with grandchildren, cooking, swimming and crocheting baby hats. Just a few off the top of my head. 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Studio 110 by Sophia 150333 Report post Posted August 24, 2012 I have many little things that I do.... 1. painting:) I love to paint when the house is quiet and birds are singing to me:) I have been doing this since I was 6 years old, lol....not sure if I am good yet, hahahah. People say i am and should sell my work...I am not convinced yet and will keep trying to reach that potential... 2. watching my fish swim, sounds funny, but really is soothing. The sound of the water in the tank, watching the 2 gold fish I have frollic about, doing their daily chores cleaning their home, hahahah, there is something about it that I love:) 3. just sitting in a quite house, I am a big thinker and find I need to do this for at least an hour to gather my thoughts, gage how I am doing in my projects, etc.... 4. And then when it is too quite, I like to sing...sing and sing!! I think some of my clients have snuck up me as I was singing before a date, LMAO...it helps to release tennsion for me:) 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mrrnice2 157005 Report post Posted August 24, 2012 Camping which is where I am off to today. Several days of reading, quiet, walks or bike rides, and playing games around the picnic table beside the fire. No stress no pressure and sometimes just mindless nothingness. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Boomer 33202 Report post Posted August 24, 2012 If it's just a need to relax for a few hours, I like to turn off the radio , tv etc. and sit in an easy chair in total silence and do a little light reading. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TGirl-Kay 7485 Report post Posted August 24, 2012 To relax I like to fly my model plane or play with my parrot. Some times I'll offer my partner a massage because I can free my thoughts while I'm working on someone elses body, it can be deeply meditative. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Luckyme 41401 Report post Posted August 24, 2012 Walking down the eye-pleasing green fairways of my favorite golf courses Skiing/cruising down the snowy mountain tops of Whistler, Blackcomb, Tremblant etc. Practising and learning martial arts with my favorite friends Watching sports or movies on my TV Listening to my favorite music Ice-skating on the canal Reading books and magazines of interest Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Amelia Fox 9064 Report post Posted August 24, 2012 ----Relaxing for me is being in the water. I love it anytime of year. ----Being with friends and socializing ----Watching Keeping up with the Kardashians hahah!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mrrnice2 157005 Report post Posted August 30, 2012 To unwind means to me to be in a relaxed place where there is no pressure to think or do, but enjoy the moment. It can be as simple as sitting on my butt while weeding the flower gardens or sitting on the ride on mower, or getting lost in a great book. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Meg O'Ryan 266444 Report post Posted August 30, 2012 (edited) Today it involves reading Lullabies for Little Criminals. Edited August 30, 2012 by Meg O'Ryan Damn ipad 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stevecurious 42059 Report post Posted August 31, 2012 My favorite way to unwind is to light a fire in my fire pit at night, sit back with a drink and a cigar and just stare into the flames and enjoy the peace of a quiet country night. Very peaceful, relaxing and tranquil! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mrgreen760 37785 Report post Posted August 31, 2012 Everything :) Peace MG Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
roamingguy 300292 Report post Posted August 31, 2012 Fishing (yes even in the winter, if the ice is thick enough) Sometimes just a drive out in the country Getting together with friends On CERB And once a month, the way I relax, unwind and escape, is with an encounter with one of the ladies from CERB...I'm going to relax tomorrow night in Toronto:-) RG Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Athos 108589 Report post Posted August 31, 2012 Sitting on the deck, beer in hand, watching the birds at the feeders Reading Cooking ... I find cooking incredibly relaxing. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest jake_cdn Report post Posted August 31, 2012 Like RG my list has to start with fishing, then sitting in an old-fashioned tavern drinking draft beer and reading the papers and last sitting in front of a fire looking out our picture window at the lake. It doesn't get any better than that. Sigh !!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PhantomKnight 7914 Report post Posted August 31, 2012 Lifting heavy weights. Cooking a fancy meal. Lighting candles and listening to Usher music. Sitting down and relaxing. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Luckyme 41401 Report post Posted August 31, 2012 Sitting on the deck, beer in hand, watching the birds at the feeders quote] Slightly different from yours - After a round of golf, sitting on the deck, beer (sometimes) in hand, watching the birds at the feeders and listening to their chirping.. life is good! :icon_lol: Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
explorer69 3513 Report post Posted September 1, 2012 in the summer....fishing and drinking beer in the fall....hunting and drinking Johnny Walker in the winter... ice fishing and drinking Jack Daniels in the spring...all of the above Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Andee 220524 Report post Posted September 1, 2012 Kicking back with a good book. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
explorer69 3513 Report post Posted September 14, 2012 TGIF, I'm leaving my comfort zone (the great outdoors) and heading to Toronto for the TIFF. Should be interesting. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ashley Ann 75247 Report post Posted September 14, 2012 1) Spa mani & pedi :biggrin: 2) Massages by my clients :boobies: 3) Cooking-relaxes me only because I love it and I am very good at it too ;) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest *ig*a** Report post Posted September 14, 2012 For me its meditation,cooking,and a nice dry martini doesn't hurt. Posted via Mobile Device Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Macdog45 110 Report post Posted March 31, 2013 I like to spend time in the woods. Fishing, hunting, camping, horseback ride... Allways fun to have a special someone to share it with Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
