How do you relax after work?

@annierose (19210)
Philippines
June 13, 2017 8:25am CST
Working too hard to the extent that we no longer have time for ourselves and our family is not good. There should be a time for everything and our life should be balance. There must be love, work, and play. Love must be present because we are humans with feelings. Work is needed so we can sustain our needs. Play is also a must to enjoy life because all work will make someone dull. Do you think so? How do you relax after work?
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15 responses
@just4him (306853)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
13 Jun 17
Since I'm retired, my work feels like play. I'm doing what I love - writing. When I'm finished writing for the day, I watch television.
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@annierose (19210)
• Philippines
15 Jun 17
@just4him I love writing but I don't know how much I love it. I haven't done it for a long time.
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@just4him (306853)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
15 Jun 17
@annierose It isn't a passion for you if you haven't done it in a long time.
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@annierose (19210)
• Philippines
16 Jun 17
@just4him But I always have this yearning to be a writer. Sometimes I don't understand myself.
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@dramagirl26 (3259)
• Ringgold, Virginia
13 Jun 17
I like to relax by reading, watching TV, and listening to music.
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@annierose (19210)
• Philippines
15 Jun 17
@dramagirl26 I miss reading . What are you reading now?
@Nawsheen (28643)
• Mauritius
13 Jun 17
I either go for evening walks or i spend time with my family or i watch a movie
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@Nawsheen (28643)
• Mauritius
14 Jun 17
@HAPPSINGH it's been a long time
@Nawsheen (28643)
• Mauritius
14 Jun 17
@HAPPSINGH are you going for your morning walks
@Nawsheen (28643)
• Mauritius
14 Jun 17
@HAPPSINGH that's very good. Do you go alone?
@Shavkat (137220)
• Philippines
13 Jun 17
I do mylotting.
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@annierose (19210)
• Philippines
17 Jun 17
@Shavkat Wow! Is it for one month only?
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@annierose (19210)
• Philippines
15 Jun 17
@Shavkat Well, yes, mylotting really keeps us relax most specially when we get our payout . Did you get your payout this June?
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@Shavkat (137220)
• Philippines
16 Jun 17
@annierose Yes, I did. I got $16.
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@FourWalls (62391)
• United States
13 Jun 17
I'm old, so I take a nap. I will usually go to the gym or the park (depending on the weather) and walk, or have a nice, long lunch.
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@annierose (19210)
• Philippines
15 Jun 17
@FourWalls Oh, do you take a nap everyday?
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@annierose (19210)
• Philippines
16 Jun 17
@FourWalls I have read that taking a nap can make a person productive.
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@FourWalls (62391)
• United States
15 Jun 17
@annierose -- nearly every day, yes.
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@josie_ (9763)
• Philippines
13 Jun 17
Won't it be wonderful if we can combine all three things? Doing the work you love and not consider it hard labor but a job you're having fun at.
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@annierose (19210)
• Philippines
15 Jun 17
@josie_ I love teaching but not all the time. Sometimes I get tired of it.
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@pitstop (13065)
• India
13 Jun 17
I do a lot of things. My favorite these days is to go out for a walk with my 6 year old son before dinner and also a (romantic) walk with my wife before I sleep.
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@pitstop (13065)
• India
15 Jun 17
@annierose it's relaxing and also healthy.
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@annierose (19210)
• Philippines
16 Jun 17
@pitstop I agree to that.
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@annierose (19210)
• Philippines
15 Jun 17
@pitstop That's great! It is cute walking with little kids and it is so sweet walking with our other half.
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@m_audrey6788 (58482)
• Germany
13 Jun 17
Yes..I strongly agree with you..and having activities will keep your relationships healthy and stronger..
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• Germany
14 Jun 17
@annierose (19210)
• Philippines
15 Jun 17
@m_audrey6788 In addition to that, it also help us to keep sane.
@dodo19 (47113)
• Beaconsfield, Quebec
14 Jun 17
We definitely need to find ways to relax. I don't think it should all be about work. I do like spending with my family and doing things with them. Sometimes, I'll find time to read or watch a show or something like that. Going for a walk helps me relax as well. Just some things that I do.
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@annierose (19210)
• Philippines
15 Jun 17
@dodo19 Those are things that I like to do. I remember my Chinese friend on your response. Whenever he saw me very tired, he would ask me out for a walk.
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@Claire_ut (222)
• United States
15 Jun 17
Playing vedio games for a while or watching cat videos really helps.
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@annierose (19210)
• Philippines
16 Jun 17
@Claire_ut Do you always play video games?
@annierose (19210)
• Philippines
18 Jun 17
@Claire_ut It is good spending time with our real friends.
• United States
18 Jun 17
@annierose Not really,sometimes.I prefer to hang out with my friends.
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@Hate2Iron (15730)
• Canada
13 Jun 17
I used to find it easy to relax, but the older I get, the harder it is to stop working and start playing! Just can't seem to do it!!
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@annierose (19210)
• Philippines
15 Jun 17
@Hate2Iron I am on my 30's and I sometimes find myself too absorb with my job. Then, I remind myself that there should be a balance or else I will feel unhappy.
@cacay1 (83220)
• Cagayan De Oro, Philippines
18 Jun 17
I get a nap after work to energize after and do some online tricks.Sometimes I dance and jog around to relieve the self from stress.
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@annierose (19210)
• Philippines
19 Jun 17
@cacay1 Those are good tips. I also do some exercises after work. It is a great stress reliever.
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@annierose (19210)
• Philippines
19 Jun 17
@cacay1 And it removes my belly fat too slowly.
@cacay1 (83220)
• Cagayan De Oro, Philippines
19 Jun 17
@annierose , That is great, exercise moves up our energy and spirit.
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@thelme55 (76481)
• Germany
13 Jun 17
I sit on a couch and sip my mug of tea while blogging.
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@annierose (19210)
• Philippines
16 Jun 17
@thelme55 Wow! It is nice to know that you are blogging too. What do you blog about?
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@thelme55 (76481)
• Germany
18 Jun 17
@annierose so you are blogging as well? I blog about almost everything. From being a Filipino Expat in Germany, health and spa, gardening and cooking.
@vandana3 (234)
14 Jun 17
Listening to your favourite after a toiling day works wonders.
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@annierose (19210)
• Philippines
15 Jun 17
@vandana3 I love pop songs.
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@annierose (19210)
• Philippines
15 Jun 17
@vandana3 Yes, it is true. What do you usually listen to?
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@vandana3 (234)
15 Jun 17
@annierose our Indian movie songs and what's your choice in music?
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@klynlyn (154)
14 Jun 17
I do kick boxing every after my work. I as well do other recreational activities during weekends. I tried my best not to be too much drawn by my work. I try my best to balance my time and make time for everything. Whenever I am so depressed that I don't know what to do, I go to church to relieve everything that's bothering me. And every after worship services I attended, I feel lifted and great. I also make sure to find time to meet my friends---old and new acquaintances, Just a little chatting, bonding and laughing with them will really makes me feel relaxed.
@annierose (19210)
• Philippines
16 Jun 17
@klynlyn I think meeting my friends is the one I do not usually do. I have very few friends because I am not a sociable person. I devote most of my times in our house reading, or watching a movie, or writing.