Thursday, February 28, 2013

Take Time To Relax


Today's Objective is to Relax
 
It is important to take some time for yourself and unwind.  I do this in a couple of ways, and like to still try new ways to relax. 
Here is a list of some of my favorite unwind moments.

Yoga
Not a power session but stretching and breathing.  You can find some great videos over at MyYogaOnline.com  If you are new to them you can sign up for 2 free weeks, and give it a try.






Find a comfortable place to sit.
This is one of my favorites because I just sit back, take deep breaths, and think.  I usually will prayer, read, or reflect on issues.  We call this area "The Nook".  There is no talking or rough housing here; it is a place for reading and relaxing. 







Get outside
I know in some places it is pretty cold still, but when the weather is nice, get outside and enjoy the sunshine.  This allows us to soak in some Vitamin D naturally, which can lighten our moods and de-stress us. 








Get your hand dirty.
Working in a garden can be very therapeutic and allows stress to roll right off us.  If you don't have a garden, then maybe make this your spring project.  Start small and call it your Calming Place.



What do you do to Relax?
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16 comments:

  1. I like taking baths! They relax me a LOT!

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  2. I agree, a nice bath and a book! I will be starting a garden soon however.

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  3. Today is a beautiful day in SoCal and I may just take a minute or two to go outside and take a leisurely walk. I'm sure my 4 year old would love to partake in some dirt work, I mean gardening.

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  4. I am going to start yoga soon. I love gardening though, that is my relax time! Cant wait for spring to arrive

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  5. Getting outside can do so much to boost spirits. Just the other day it warmed up enough for me and the kids to take a walk, and what a boost that was for us!

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  6. I do some exercise while the babies are napping, or I read mindless magazines and sharpie all the pages. The sharpie part is IMPERATIVE :)

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  7. To relax, I generally either read a book or shut the computer and watch TV!

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  8. Relaxing for me is getting my hands dirty and sunshine love both!

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  9. I love yoga, my office is out on the patio right next to my garden, I should be soooo relaxed, lol. I usually am but today was a bit hectic and never made it out to the office.

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  10. I really need to create a nook for relaxing, no tv, no chaos just a relaxing place to sit and read a book

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  11. My gardens are def my relaxing calming spot! So is going for a walk!

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  12. I like to snuggle up on the couch with my dogs and take a nap to relax. :)

    Dawn

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  13. Relax? Who has time to relax? LOL. Seriously though, a hot shower or unwinding with a glass of wine and Greys Anatomy or some other show I have on the DVR works wonders. Lately I'm too busy to watch much tv (which is GREAT because I feel productive) so when I get a chance to unwind it is refreshing.

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  14. I really need to do this! My life lately has been go go go! I need to have me time in the near future!

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  15. I don't even know anymore - read? the most relaxed I felt last week was at the dentist :)

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