What do you do to relax?

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@imphavok (320)
Canada
October 26, 2010 8:43pm CST
After a long day of work and stress its nice to relax. What do you like to do to relax? I like to listen to music or take my boys for a walk in the woods.Its a great way to relax and relieve stress. I also like to read a good book, its very relaxing. What do you do? Thanks and Have a great day!
13 responses
• United States
27 Oct 10
I talk on the phone before bed to relax. It helps me fall asleep at night to talk to someone beforehand. You would think it makes you upbeat, but for me, it calms me down. I also like to watch old shows...Like Roseanne, MASH, those types of shows calm me down for some reason at night. Mainly because they remind me of when I was younger so I crawl into my comfort zone haha.
@imphavok (320)
• Canada
27 Oct 10
I can understand how happy memories would help you feel relaxed. Thanks for answering! Have a great night!
@donsky14 (5947)
• Philippines
27 Oct 10
If I'm really really tired...I listen to music and sleep. After sleep, I'll be fully recharge and be ready to work again.
@imphavok (320)
• Canada
27 Oct 10
Sleep is a great way to recharge not just the body but the mind too. Thanks for answering! Have a great night!
@samson1967 (7414)
• India
27 Oct 10
Sleeping is the best relaxation for me, other things like reading, jungle walk, listening to the music, etc.... etc.... are enjoyment for me. I dont consider sleeping with a woman as relaxation.
@imphavok (320)
• Canada
27 Oct 10
LOL! Sleeping (by yourself) is very relaxing! Thanks for answering! Have a great night!
@vjenkins86 (1478)
• United States
27 Oct 10
I also love to listen to music to relax. It can just be so soothing and releasing to listen to your favorite music after a stressful and/or hectic day. To relax, I love to watch television or read an old book that I already know how it ends. I re-read my favorite books all the time. However, I heard on a radio station that reading doesn't really relax your mind. I'm not sure how accurate that assessment is, but it doesn't deter me from picking up a good book and reading for relaxation.
@imphavok (320)
• Canada
27 Oct 10
Music is very relaxing and soothing after a hetic day! I don't find TV relaxing as I'm always working when I'm infront of the TV, its the bad thing with having the computer and the TV is the same room! One problem with working from home is you always seem to be working! I guess reading would stimulate your mind more than relax it, but I find it takes me away and helps me forget me woes. Thanks for answering! Have a great night!
@johan143 (164)
• Philippines
28 Oct 10
Usually, after office i go for a walk to the bus station, it relaxes me when i stroll. To relieve stress, i go for a body massage after a warm bath. That's once a month. Soft and old nosalgic music also do the trick!
@helghast (36)
• Canada
28 Oct 10
I like to listen to music. Music is very relaxing to me, however also going out for a walk is also relaxing. Music helps me vent the emotions I go through every day, allowing me to sleep easier when the time comes. Also on a more unrelated topic, the dog that is beside you, is that a pug?
• India
27 Oct 10
i listen to soft music and also like to watch cool movie like hannah montana to relax .when i do feel too stressed i like to go walk at near by park and inhale some fesh air. and also i like to be alone . this is what i do to relax
@dodo19 (47095)
• Beaconsfield, Quebec
27 Oct 10
I might relax while watching television or a movie, reading a book, talking to my husband, going for a walk, or something to that effect. These are just some of the things that I do to relax.
@picjim (3002)
• India
27 Oct 10
I love listening to music or browsing the net after a difficult day.Music also relaxes me.At times i prefer watching a movie on T.V. It is preferable to walk in the morning to evening at my place as parks and public places are crowded by evening.Happy mylotting.
@skkalra (966)
• India
27 Oct 10
Okay.. to relax myself ..I try ( if possible at that moment ) to get a short nap..otherwise just close eyes..and sit calm and feel fresh Well, but other times I try to chat with close friends to relax out of stress. Listening music is said to be very shoothing ( as you say ) and sometimes it works good for me too. Good Luck
• Philippines
27 Oct 10
What i do is i compose music. Mostly instrumentals. That's how i relax. I make it so as it relaxes me whenever i listen to it. I don't really name my compositions. I just recognize them by listening to them.
@SilverKing (1003)
• Canada
27 Oct 10
Well what I do to relax is basically watching movies on my laptop or playing PC games on my laptop.I also enjoy jogging for a few miles to help keep my self in shape and this really helps me keep my mind of of the problem that I am running into in my life.Other things that I do to relax are like you do to which is listen to music like classical, rock, techno , trance etc which really helps me cool off after a busy day at college or work. I read as well and like science fiction books and horror novels by Stephen King.
• Philippines
27 Oct 10
Usually i listen first to music or watch TV then i go to sleep. "Coz it is not recommended to sleep when you're so tired. But for me sleeping is the best way to relax. yeah reading books and magazines works with me as well.