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What are some things that help you to relax?

Catitude — Mon, 05 Jan 2015 20:40:54 GMT

A hot shower or bath usually does the trick.

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foggy! — Mon, 05 Jan 2015 20:45:45 GMT

The Ocean!! Watching its majesty, power, resiliency, beauty...breathing it, walking in it

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Catitude — Mon, 05 Jan 2015 20:46:53 GMT

On 1/5/2015 foggy! said:
The Ocean!! Watching its majesty, power, resiliency, beauty...breathing it, walking in it

Yes!

I just read yesterday that if you sit by the sea for 10 minutes a day and breathe the air and listen to the waves, you can boost your immune system. Makes sense to me.

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HonnyBrown — Mon, 05 Jan 2015 20:48:02 GMT

A run, a hike, and wine are my top 3.

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deepwaterdotter — Mon, 05 Jan 2015 20:48:17 GMT

Watching the Warrior Canine Connection puppiecam at explore.org.

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Preds — Mon, 05 Jan 2015 20:49:40 GMT

Beer! JK ... the ocean works best, but just going out fishing on the lake relaxes me, too.

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foggy! — Mon, 05 Jan 2015 20:52:41 GMT

Totally Cattitude! Don't think I'd live half as well without it nourishing & revitalizing me everyday.

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Lotus — Mon, 05 Jan 2015 20:55:30 GMT

I like to sit down at the beach....any time of the year!

Opurra....when did you change your nic?

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LilacTree — Mon, 05 Jan 2015 20:59:23 GMT

Yes, sitting on the beach with my family.

And yes, beautiful music.

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Catitude — Mon, 05 Jan 2015 21:00:01 GMT

On 1/5/2015 Lotus~ said:
I like to sit down at the beach....any time of the year!

Opurra....when did you change your nic?

Hi Lotus, I changed it at Christmas to Pepper Minstix and then didn't want to keep my holiday nickname so I chose this one.

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sunshine45 — Mon, 05 Jan 2015 21:01:27 GMT

the beach......i could be there always. who knows?......i might in my later years. i relax and sleep so much better when i am there. i might go in two weeks.

a gin and tonic, extra limes......ah yes......it CAN settle your nerves. LOL

alone time......totally alone and no chance of anyone crashing in on that alone time. in conjunction with that......eating out by myself. a nice time to spend time with the person i love......ME! i consider it a treat.

a long drive to nowhere.......just traveling around and looking around.

talking to my s/o late at night on the phone if we are not together. long distance isnt easy, but it makes it a lot more bearable.

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Poodlepet2 — Mon, 05 Jan 2015 21:04:38 GMT

I love watching Charlotte Harbor and nature: it's not only soothing, but I feel as if I have become more astute in observation. I am not one to sit passively, and I enjoy tv and music as much as anybody else, but needlework soothes my soul and calms me. I love knitting, crocheting, rigid heddle weaving and pin loom weaving.. right now I am working on a simple Tunisian throw using just Tunisian Simple Stitch. It engages me, and the repetitive movements are calming. Playing piano is another way I unwind, but I haven't done that in awhile. Poodlepet2

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Lotus — Mon, 05 Jan 2015 22:01:29 GMT

On 1/5/2015 Cattitude said:
On 1/5/2015 Lotus~ said:
I like to sit down at the beach....any time of the year!

Opurra....when did you change your nic?

Hi Lotus, I changed it at Christmas to Pepper Minstix and then didn't want to keep my holiday nickname so I chose this one.

It's cute.....I take it you're a cat lover?

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cotton4me — Mon, 05 Jan 2015 22:03:51 GMT

Walking. It helps to balance and de-stress me.

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brewhaha — Mon, 05 Jan 2015 22:07:17 GMT

weed

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Pqfan — Mon, 05 Jan 2015 22:11:10 GMT

I love to watch the sun set. I also love to watch Audrey Hepburn movies. I love to look at my doll collection. If all else fails I order a pizza.

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Catitude — Mon, 05 Jan 2015 22:15:08 GMT

On 1/5/2015 Lotus~ said:
On 1/5/2015 Cattitude said:
On 1/5/2015 Lotus~ said:
I like to sit down at the beach....any time of the year!

Opurra....when did you change your nic?

Hi Lotus, I changed it at Christmas to Pepper Minstix and then didn't want to keep my holiday nickname so I chose this one.

It's cute.....I take it you're a cat lover?

Yes and my cat has a serious case of cattitude.

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Irshgrl31201 — Mon, 05 Jan 2015 22:19:50 GMT

I agree with the ocean. I also like drinking a nice cup of hot tea.

I do notice that I cannot sleep well if I don't regularly exercise. I have friends who complain that they cannot sleep and they have no physical activity in their lives at all. That is why they cannot sleep. I do pilates, the elliptical and once I open my pool, swim everyday. Exercise is important for relaxation and good sleep. It is a great de-stresser too!

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lulu2 — Mon, 05 Jan 2015 22:20:18 GMT

On 1/5/2015 foggy! said:
The Ocean!! Watching its majesty, power, resiliency, beauty...breathing it, walking in it

I could not agree more. I am fortunate to live across the road from the Atlantic. I love walking on the beach off season. (A bonus is, my dog can be with me off-season)

Music can have a calming effect on me. Air of a G String by Bach always does it for me.

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Lacey1 — Mon, 05 Jan 2015 22:25:09 GMT

I agree with the nice walk. It's better for me if I'm able to walk the trail or park, but walking the mall helps, too.