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What do you do…

Natureluvr — Thu, 04 Apr 2024 11:12:08 GMT

To calm down or feel better when stressed? My go to’s are:
Take a long hot bath
Watch a funny movie
Go to a scenic park and enjoy nature
Burn a lavender scented candle
Pray

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SportyShorty07 — Thu, 04 Apr 2024 12:52:57 GMT

@Natureluvr Great forum topic and wonderful relaxation methods

Here are my tried and true ways to relax and reduce stress:

-80's aerobics tape workout outs or lifting weights

-do my makeup and hair

-do a watercolor painting

-cook meals and bake desserts

-go for a long walk up and down hills and into different areas

-watch my favorite movies or tv shows

-water my houseplants

-put my feet into my heated robot foot massager machine

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QVCkitty1 — Thu, 04 Apr 2024 11:35:10 GMT

I reread a favorite book, I call it comfort reading.

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Natureluvr — Thu, 04 Apr 2024 11:46:17 GMT

@SportyShorty07 - Those are some great ideas too! I love the one about watercolor painting. I used to have a co-worker who did that as well. She said she wasn’t very good at it, but it gave her something to concentrate on and I thought some of her pictures were actually really good. I’ll have to look into that. It sounds pretty fun! 😀

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Natureluvr — Thu, 04 Apr 2024 11:48:24 GMT

@QVCkitty1 - I wish I were a reader! I’ve tried several times and just can’t get far enough into a book to continue. 😕

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AuntG — Thu, 04 Apr 2024 11:48:39 GMT

Going outside helps me stop thinking about things. When I'm walking in the park, or pushing a lawn mower, my mind is basically blank. When I'm sitting in church, or watching a movie, I find my mind kicks into gear and wanders a bit.

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AuntG — Thu, 04 Apr 2024 11:53:12 GMT

@Natureluvr wrote:
@QVCkitty1- I wish I were a reader! I’ve tried several times and just can’t get far enough into a book to continue. 😕

I wonder if you'd like reading a book series @Natureluvr . I find that stand- alone books are harder to read because of all the characters and destinations. However, once you learn the characters, it's easy to get immersed in a book series.

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Natureluvr — Thu, 04 Apr 2024 12:04:37 GMT

@AuntG - walking in the park is one of my favorites too. There’s a state park about five minutes from my house where I love to walk. It’s quiet and very few people go there but it has a nice walking trail. I love listening to all the birds and will often see deer if I go in the early morning or at dusk.

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Natureluvr — Thu, 04 Apr 2024 12:06:35 GMT

I’ve never tried to read a series, @AuntG. Maybe that would be better, that is if I can finish the first book. 😫😆

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SportyShorty07 — Thu, 04 Apr 2024 12:10:33 GMT

@Natureluvr Thank you! Your coworker made the right choice with water color painting- its a great way to concentrate and unwind. I love to paint plants, fruits and vegetables and animals- I paint for myself and I do watercolor paintings as gifts for family . I really enjoy watching drops of water and paint turn into something pretty and the process of watercolor painting is so delicate and relaxing. I love it- I've done it for years and years. Definitely give it a try- you can do it!

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SportyShorty07 — Thu, 04 Apr 2024 12:13:20 GMT

@Natureluvr wrote:
@QVCkitty1- I wish I were a reader! I’ve tried several times and just can’t get far enough into a book to continue. 😕

@Natureluvr I wish I were a reader too- I loved to read as a kid when books were short and had pictures, but I become overwhelmed by books without pictures. I do like fashion magazines though!

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SilleeMee — Thu, 04 Apr 2024 12:26:29 GMT

Go shopping!

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Meowingkitty — Thu, 04 Apr 2024 14:12:59 GMT

I'm not a reader either. I just get bored and after a short time I tend to forget what I read. I never really like to read even as a child I dreaded having to read a book in school. My husband on the other hand is an avid book reader. I do jigsaws puzzles, latch hook rugs, watch tv, hang with my kitties or simply take a nap.

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shoptilyadropagain — Thu, 04 Apr 2024 12:39:01 GMT

I always found music soothes my soul from the stress of the world. My pick is most anything Southern Gospel.

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Shanus — Thu, 04 Apr 2024 12:40:50 GMT

@SportyShorty07 I doing watercolor now, too. I changed from acrylics temporarily. It is relaxing and rewarding watching the paints or inks move unexpectedly in the puddles of water.

@Natureluvr Try reading a book of short stories. It's a much less time commitment and you may be finished reading it before you know it.

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Shanus — Thu, 04 Apr 2024 12:41:39 GMT

@SilleeMee wrote:
Go shopping!

@SilleeMee Yay for retail therapy!!!

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SportyShorty07 — Thu, 04 Apr 2024 13:12:53 GMT

@Shanus That's really great that you do watercolor painting too! I love watching the watercolor paint move unexpectedly in the puddles of water- its fun to watch the colors bleed into eachother or crate their own channels and lines of paint with the water.

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Natureluvr — Thu, 04 Apr 2024 12:46:49 GMT

@SportyShorty07 - Yes, fashion magazines! Then go shopping like @SilleeMee said! Although I’ve had to cut way down on that since I have too much stuff!

The dancing squirrel is too funny! We have so many around here. I know a lot of people despise them but I enjoy them. I feed them peanuts often. Some will come close to the window and wait for me to toss them out.

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SportyShorty07 — Thu, 04 Apr 2024 12:47:39 GMT

@SilleeMee I love shopping too and that cute dancing squirrel must've found a fantastic shopping deal to do that victory dance .

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SportyShorty07 — Thu, 04 Apr 2024 13:10:05 GMT

@Natureluvr I love squirrels too- they're so fluffy and playful and its cute to watch them run up trees and play!