Relaxation techniques

I am going through a rough time right now - my dad is having health issues (although right now he is doing pretty well), I've got some stressful things going on at work and a few other things are bothering me. I was hoping people could share some of the things they do to relax when they're feeling stressed and upset. I tend to be a worrier as it is and I am just making myself miserable these days.

Thanks in advance.

 

Dyno:

* Take a long, hot bath with a book you've been dying to read. Don't even think of getting out until you're wrinkled as wrinkled can be. Bubbles optional, scented candles mandatory.

* Go get a mani-pedi. The mani is actually optional, though I find the arm massage to be very nice. But the massage chair and the pedi are mandatory.

* Go find a sunny spot in a park and read. Or just lie out in your back yard (if it hasn't gotten too cold yet). Or put a fire in the fireplace (if it has gotten that cold) and curl up with a hot drink and a good movie.

Whatever you do...just shut the world out for a couple hours. It will all still be there when you get back, but you'll be much more ready for its onslaught.

 

Take a walk at night in your neighborhood. Things will look similar but different, and the lack of movement is calming and allows time to think.

 

Dyno, I find that listening to soothing music does it for me. I also shut off my phone ringer, cell phone, and computer.

Also, from time to time, I will go to Starbucks and get a coffee and take a nice walk around the neighbourhood where I live. I live in a quiet residential area so these walks are a stress reliever. It takes your mind off of everything.

Going shopping is cathartic for me too...

 

Yoga ...

 

Take a walk.

 

Go for a walk while listening to some good music.

 

Pop in a couple episodes of a favorite sitcom or funny movie. Gets your mind off your troubles for a bit and hopefully makes you laugh, because laughter truly is the best medicine.

 

Go to your local Barnes & Noble, get a cup of your favorite from the in-store Starbucks, find a quiet corner and just sit and read.

 

Sex.

Work out.

Go to the iTunes Store and search "Soundscapes."

Maybe all three.

 

How about somethings that you have actually done?