Eos Posted October 18, 2023 Share Posted October 18, 2023 Or yesterday. Or will do today. I'll start: yesterday I cleaned and vacuumed out my car. It was real bad. Now it's peaceful. 12 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustEm Posted October 18, 2023 Share Posted October 18, 2023 Woke up at 5:45 and went to the gym with dh. We go 6 days a week and it really helps start the day of right and certainly reduces my stress. 13 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScoutTN Posted October 18, 2023 Share Posted October 18, 2023 Yoga/relaxation breathing 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mmasc Posted October 18, 2023 Share Posted October 18, 2023 I took my dog for a walk and then had a long, hot shower using a nice-smelling new scrub I just got. 10 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marbel Posted October 18, 2023 Share Posted October 18, 2023 I'm on my way out for a medium-long walk in the woods. 11 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amira Posted October 18, 2023 Share Posted October 18, 2023 Exercised. Finished some schoolwork yesterday so I don’t have to think about it today. Going to my local mosque tomorrow to help at their food bank. Its hard for me to get out the door every Thursday morning for this, but I always come home feeling peaceful. 13 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Indigo Blue Posted October 18, 2023 Share Posted October 18, 2023 Woke up to my new sunrise light. That is so calming. I love starting my day like that. 11 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ali in OR Posted October 18, 2023 Share Posted October 18, 2023 Last night I stopped working at 9:00 and picked up my book to read (there is always teaching prep to do--I've been working until bedtime too much recently). Right now I'm about to get on the treadmill and read the same book. 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pintosrock Posted October 18, 2023 Share Posted October 18, 2023 Hugged a goat. Goats are like happy dogs that eat weeds. My favorite animals, by far. 14 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ausmumof3 Posted October 18, 2023 Share Posted October 18, 2023 (edited) Went outside to smell the roses. literally Edited October 18, 2023 by Ausmumof3 9 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pawz4me Posted October 18, 2023 Share Posted October 18, 2023 Regular early morning walk. Me, DH and the dogs. This morning it's crisply cool, with cotton candy clouds and a beautiful blue sky. 12 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HomeAgain Posted October 18, 2023 Share Posted October 18, 2023 I watched the midterm prep video. It was rather dry, with just a voice over while looking at a piece of paper. I nearly didn't watch it at all, because it reiterates the same thing from class, but the professor took the time to go through each chapter on the outline and specifically say what she would not be covering on the exam and giving a few examples (ahem) of what the questions would be. It dropped my stress significantly from the million things I had to memorize down to just half a million. 😄 8 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScoutTN Posted October 18, 2023 Share Posted October 18, 2023 (edited) Not letting Dh’s attitude and choices drag me down. This takes substantial emotional effort. Being purposely thankful and aware of my blessings, small and great. Being outside in the sunshine Edited October 18, 2023 by ScoutTN 13 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YaelAldrich Posted October 18, 2023 Share Posted October 18, 2023 I took my girl cousins to the Lauryn Hill concert in Newark last night. Ms Hill was two hours late, we couldn't understand a thing she sing, we were getting second hand high from all the weed, and it was a confusing mess, so we left about an hour in. But since we hadn't all been together in years we had a great time, laughing and talking about our parents (three sisters and a brother), growing old, and all sorts of mess. Best time ever! It was one of their birthdays so we will give to find another horrible concert for her birthday next year. 🤣 8 9 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lovinmyboys Posted October 18, 2023 Share Posted October 18, 2023 I met some friends for winter tea and shopping at the farmers market. It was a beautiful fall morning here. In just a few weeks the sun will disappear for a few months, so it was nice to enjoy it while I could. Plus, winter tea is my favorite drink and I found good potatoes for baking. Usually the potatoes here are very small, so that was a fun surprise. Dh is traveling and I have quite a lot going on the next two weeks, so I really enjoyed the relaxing, peaceful morning. 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PinkTulip Posted October 18, 2023 Share Posted October 18, 2023 My stress is exponentially lower if I go sit in the sun for 15 minutes. I slather on the sunscreen and feel like my stress is melting away. It makes a huge difference for me! 12 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScoutTN Posted October 18, 2023 Share Posted October 18, 2023 8 minutes ago, PinkTulip said: My stress is exponentially lower if I go sit in the sun for 15 minutes. I slather on the sunscreen and feel like my stress is melting away. It makes a huge difference for me! Yes! 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GailV Posted October 18, 2023 Share Posted October 18, 2023 Yoga, red light, Wim Hof breathing, meditation, low inflammatory foods for breakfast Later I'll be out in the sun gardening and walking 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlsdMama Posted October 18, 2023 Share Posted October 18, 2023 My laptop is coffee drip free and we have a grandbaby here, 😉 5 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fairfarmhand Posted October 18, 2023 Share Posted October 18, 2023 I got up early and Read my Bible and prayed. Then I gave my dh a backrub for a few minutes while we chatted about what's going on today. So many times, I jump out of bed and get started, forgetting that connection is a key to dealing with life productively. Connection with God, connection with my loved ones. It helped me later when my dd18 got snippy with me because I was already connected with my dh. 11 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fairfarmhand Posted October 18, 2023 Share Posted October 18, 2023 1 hour ago, ScoutTN said: Not letting Dh’s attitude and choices drag me down. This takes substantial emotional effort. Being purposely thankful and aware of my blessings, small and great. Being outside in the sunshine Oh goodness. Yes. Insert my dd's name here and I could write the same post. And isn't it great to have some sunshine again after a few gray days? 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lady Florida. Posted October 18, 2023 Share Posted October 18, 2023 We've finally been having some cool mornings. I took my coffee and Kindle out on the screen porch and read for a while. Now I've been on hold with a doctor's office for 14 minutes. I've been trying to contact them for 2 weeks and finally got through to someone who immediately put me on hold. I needed that early stress reducer! 3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soror Posted October 18, 2023 Share Posted October 18, 2023 I had a rare day at home yesterday and was feeling really calm and focused on stress so I did all the things. - exercised, meandered outside with dd and then pulled some weeds, a walk and talk with dh after he got home, a hot bath with candles and read about health, silly dance in the kitchen with the girls, and snuggled with everyone in my bed today so far: 10 min daily meditation and yoga; having a hot cup of tea now while the girls do some independent work; this evening I'll play pickleball outside between client visits Today's meditation focused on enjoying those moments of unexpected downtime as an opportunity to slow down and focus- instead of being frustrated. This is a good reminder for me. 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elizabeth86 Posted October 18, 2023 Share Posted October 18, 2023 Snuggle my baby. Nothing like holding that tiny body on my chest and smelling his tiny head. 12 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spryte Posted October 18, 2023 Share Posted October 18, 2023 Yoga. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
klmama Posted October 18, 2023 Share Posted October 18, 2023 I prayed. Talked with a friend. Made a simple meal. 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
knitgrl Posted October 18, 2023 Share Posted October 18, 2023 Hot tea. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
popmom Posted October 18, 2023 Share Posted October 18, 2023 (edited) Last night I took a Trazodone for the first time. (Since my early 30s) Sweet relief. Insomnia definitely ups my anxiety. eta: just reading through this thread is calming. Thank you. Edited October 18, 2023 by popmom 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miss Tick Posted October 18, 2023 Share Posted October 18, 2023 I woke up at 3, so I tried the sleep meditation option of my yoga app. It must have worked.... 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LifeLovePassion Posted October 18, 2023 Share Posted October 18, 2023 Yesterday, went for a walk. Today, picked up a salad for lunch at a gas station so I didn't have to take the time to make one, ordered a grocery delivery and hopefully go for a walk again. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dirty ethel rackham Posted October 18, 2023 Share Posted October 18, 2023 Took my dog for a walk and I'm enjoying a cup of tea after my organizer just left. We went through 2 boxes of crap and 2 grocery bags of paper left the building!! 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eos Posted October 18, 2023 Author Share Posted October 18, 2023 1 hour ago, popmom said: just reading through this thread is calming. Agree! I feel like I'm breathing easier reading each post. 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wintermom Posted October 18, 2023 Share Posted October 18, 2023 Took the dogs for a walk in the woods with dh. The puppy is very entertaining, the woods look and smell amazing, and it's lovely to get outdoors and stetch the legs with a loved one! 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Melanie32 Posted October 18, 2023 Share Posted October 18, 2023 Had a lovely quiet morning on my back patio with a small fire and a cup of coffee. Did devotions. Walked 2 miles. Worked out, did yoga. Took a morning break to sit on the front porch and relax. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScoutTN Posted October 18, 2023 Share Posted October 18, 2023 Took my silly dog to the park for a long walk. 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marbel Posted October 18, 2023 Share Posted October 18, 2023 I listen twice per day (most days) to a podcast of the Book of Common Prayer daily office, morning and evening prayer. I try to start the day with it though it doesn't always work that way. If possible I sit in a quiet place (my back deck is best, though I have to position my chair to not get stressed out by the, uh, unattractive areas of the yard) or while walking someplace beautiful. Then in the late afternoon I listen to the evening prayer. They really help me to focus and refocus my day. Not every day, but I try to have a session of Lectio Divina using an app most days of the week. Another thing that helps get me out of my head. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prairiewindmomma Posted October 18, 2023 Share Posted October 18, 2023 Yesterday morning I took an hour to light the Honeycrisp Apple candle from Trader Joe's and read for an hour. Last night at the end of all of the kid running for the day, dh and I went on a long walk among the falling autumn leaves and chatted, and then after the house was quiet for the night I did yoga. This morning I am getting stuff done and off my nagging to-do list. Being proactive in managing stuff saves me from the stressful last minute scramble. 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Faith-manor Posted October 18, 2023 Share Posted October 18, 2023 I worked in my garden beds. I spent an hour prepping them for winter. It was gorgeous outside, and we have had so much rain that I have been waiting a long time to get out there. I then ran some errands and took the back way, which is longer, in order to see the fall color while the sun shines. It is peak here, and the forests were breathtaking! 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheReader Posted October 18, 2023 Share Posted October 18, 2023 On Tues/Thurs and some Sat, I go fence. Exercise. Social interaction (with grown-ups). Stabbing people and it's okay. Also, coffee. And sometimes a glass of wine at night. Although more that's about the "sit and do nothing for 30 mins to just veg" aspect, and can be subbed for hot tea, etc. instead. (and sometimes is). music. Listening to/singing along with. 2 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
denarii Posted October 18, 2023 Share Posted October 18, 2023 I cried in the parking lot before work today. Does that count? 1 12 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TechWife Posted October 18, 2023 Share Posted October 18, 2023 I decided to charge my EV when it got down to 40 mi even though the drive home from where I am is only 17 miles. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ting Tang Posted October 18, 2023 Share Posted October 18, 2023 Well, we are putting things into the basement--bins, and I should probably just throw some of it away. But getting it out of our living area might help. Our house is just too small for six people. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Melissa Louise Posted October 18, 2023 Share Posted October 18, 2023 14 minutes ago, denarii said: I cried in the parking lot before work today. Does that count? Yep. But sorry, also, for the need. I cried too. Better to let it spill over sometimes. It does reduce stress a little. 2 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheReader Posted October 18, 2023 Share Posted October 18, 2023 9 hours ago, ScoutTN said: Not letting Dh’s attitude and choices drag me down. This takes substantial emotional effort. Being purposely thankful and aware of my blessings, small and great. Being outside in the sunshine OH, those too, for me. Exactly those. 5 hours ago, dirty ethel rackham said: Took my dog for a walk and I'm enjoying a cup of tea after my organizer just left. We went through 2 boxes of crap and 2 grocery bags of paper left the building!! Also the organizing - I've been rearranging/decluttering my closet, slowly, over the past while. It's helping so very much. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarita Posted October 18, 2023 Share Posted October 18, 2023 I had a glass of fresh squeezed orange juice today and somehow it melted all my stress away today. 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eos Posted October 18, 2023 Author Share Posted October 18, 2023 2 hours ago, denarii said: I cried in the parking lot before work today. Does that count? Yes. Stress-reliever. I'm sorry though. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SKL Posted October 18, 2023 Share Posted October 18, 2023 I tried to get a good night's sleep. I "just did it" rather than procrastinate and worry about a client thing. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kbutton Posted October 18, 2023 Share Posted October 18, 2023 Went to Bible study. It’s new people for me, but I have met them enough that it feels relaxing now. Shopped at a sanely organized Kroger (our local one is a disaster) near Bible Study. Not a heavy traffic day in most aisles either, so it was efficient. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
popmom Posted October 18, 2023 Share Posted October 18, 2023 5 hours ago, marbel said: I listen twice per day (most days) to a podcast of the Book of Common Prayer daily office, morning and evening prayer. I try to start the day with it though it doesn't always work that way. If possible I sit in a quiet place (my back deck is best, though I have to position my chair to not get stressed out by the, uh, unattractive areas of the yard) or while walking someplace beautiful. Then in the late afternoon I listen to the evening prayer. They really help me to focus and refocus my day. Not every day, but I try to have a session of Lectio Divina using an app most days of the week. Another thing that helps get me out of my head. Thank you for sharing this. I would have never thought to look for a podcast for that. Now I wonder what else I might be missing. I had never heard of Lectio Divina either. I looked it up, and that sounds like a wonderful practice to me. Contemplative prayer is really helpful to me, but it’s very difficult lately—to quiet my mind. So thank you for sharing. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ditto Posted October 19, 2023 Share Posted October 19, 2023 11 hours ago, Pintosrock said: Hugged a goat. Goats are like happy dogs that eat weeds. My favorite animals, by far. You win this thread. I love it! 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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