Eating well, cutting down the caffeine and quitting smoking are finally taking effect. I’m noticing mood changes with take outs, but generally my mood is good. I’m feeling calmer and managing to do deep breathing exercises. My shoulders seem to be lowering from their uptight postition. Some days it’s hard to get up and keep going but I manage to get through it, set myself small goals and try to do something. makes me feel good, I feel as though I’m making real changes in myself.
People who have done this
More "How I Did It" stories
myrawska is waiting and hoping
How I did it: I got rid of the toxic people/things in my life. When people are not bringing you down all of the time, I had tons more time to enjoy myself and find things I liked to do. Read how I did it…
The Angel of Venice loves and hopes to be loved back.
How I did it: Well it's kind of strange. First I got so angry that I dropped the account that was driving me crazy, even though it was "sure money" and kept other people happy in an odd way. Then I got so depressed I dropped everything that life didn't take away from me by itself; I have PTSD already so it wasn't a far jump to that sort of despair...then one single thing went right. I grabbed onto it for dear life and gradually starte… Read how I did it…
zeeks is sick of everything else coming first. Time to do things my way!
How I did it: I got through all the hard stuff and rewarded myself with nothing time where I don't have to do anything. I just relaxed and lazed around for half a day. Read how I did it…
How I did it: Well, I've spent the last 3 years travelling, working as a bartender and living in different countries.I'm still relaxed, and am living in Berlin, Germany at the moment but I'm ready to embrace actually doing Many Things. Read how I did it…
sola4lang is relaxing
How I did it: Hypnosis on youtube helped a lotand then I tried to get in the mindset of itI really relaxes me and I'll keep using it to stay relaxed! Read how I did it…
People doing this are also doing these things:
Entries
~Ash walking on leaf carpets once more ...

I know, I know. Many people use the TV to relieve stress of their everyday life, but they do so with horrible television. I should know, my mother is one of them! (Hell’s Kitchen, anyone?) But a tried and true stress reliever and relaxation promoter for myself is none other than Mystery Science Theater 3000. Especially the late 80s/early 90s episodes. Oh, the horrible special effects. The nerdy inventors and red jumpsuits. AND THE ROBOTS. I love my dear old Tom Servo and Crow! I wish there was any kind of television show on now that could touch this hilarity without vulgarity.
As I laugh, the stress melts away …
“We send him cheesy movies, the worst we can find!”
I can’t help but try and control my every situation. I don’t have the ability to do that with a navy fiance. So I need to learn to relax and go with the flow. No matter how unpleasant.
Alex lessening my goals; focusing on what now is.
I want to be confident and be in good condition for ACET :D
Bekkim4078 is working and slaving making "the man" some money
I have to let go fo Dog Hair- it is a pet peeve and I am stressing way too much-
Working on it
tinyelephant is writing a Referat for Wednesday and then going to the Brass Monkey
I really need to learn to unwind. It’s not just that I’m mentally wound too tight. I build up tension in my shoulders and neck on a daily basis. Maybe I need a different outlook on things or should work on time management and then I wouldn’t be so stressed…How DOES one learn to relax? maybe it’s an innate ability or (hopefully!) a learned behaviour.
h.g. ~happiness Namaste~ Have a Beautiful Day
I received a massage gift card for graduation…
I think I am going to cash in tomorrow….
I hope they have appointments available….
that would certainly help me RELAX a little before
the long trip to Bangkok/Kathmandu.
such a long trip!
:D
(I just think that baby massage is so cute!!!!)
→ See all 410 entries
Ask for advice: Get help from people who've accomplished this goal
|
|
OasisOfCalm asks,
“What music do you find relaxing?”
— 2 years ago |
|
|
|
OasisOfCalm asks,
“Best way to relax?”
— 2 years ago |
|
|
|
Gen asks,
“has anyone tried relaxation therapy? what does it involve?”
— 2 years ago |
|
|
|
rashel asks,
“Me and my best friend are no longer friends, how should I cope with this and relax? Especially since it's the year before highschool”
— 3 years ago |
|
|
London
|
IAmFatHead asks,
“Hi! What should be my first steps toward achieving this goal?”
— 4 years ago |
|








