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12 years ago 0 +0 / -0 6252

Obviously, sitting on a tractor. Most anything out doors and when I have the time creating something out of wood. Right now it is transplanting. In between all of this is sitting and watching, birds mostly. I think I need to do more of that.

Davit.

12 years ago 0 +0 / -0 1665

Hi everyone: A picnic in the park/woods, with red wine, pate, cheeses, french bread and fruits. and of course, someone to share it with. sigh.....

Sunny

12 years ago 0 +0 / -0 424

A walk in the park

Watching the sunset

Sunday drive in the country

13 years ago 0 +0 / -0 2606

Hi Debit,

Wow, that is a nice long list of pleasant activities! Thank you so much for sharing! I think we can continue to contribute to that list! I will add doing research on a new place that you would like to visit and then making a plan to do so. For example: a new coffee shop, antique store..etc.

Members, feel free to continue adding to the list!

Samantha, Health Educator

13 years ago 0 +0 / -0 152

this was not relaxing 3 years ago LOL this was when the person posted it and i didnt delete it haha

13 years ago 0 +0 / -0 152

I just found this list on the net and thought i would share, i know it seems long but there is something for everyone;

List of Relaxing things to do 3 years ago

(No particular order)
1. Getting Facials
2. Taking a hot bath with nice bath products (Lush bath products)
3. Drinking Pumpkin spice latte (Starbucks)
4. Sipping Peppermint tea before going to bed (decaf)
5. Walking briskly for 30 minutes outside
6. Listening to Reggae music
7. Lighting scented candles
8. Doing Needlepoint/ Cross stitch
9. Cooking
10. Cleaning/ Tidying
11. Working out at the gym
12. Eating chocolate
13. writing letters to friends
14. smiling
15. decluttering
16. shredding old papers and throwing it away
17. shopping for arts and craft supplies
18. hugging
19. sleeping in on the weekend
20. going to a movie
21. reading the weekend newspaper at a leisurely pace
22. having a good laugh
23. talking to someone who will listen
24. planning ahead/ planning things in advance so that they’re not last minute things to do
25. taking naps
26. going to bed early
27. having a hot shower
28. using nice shampoos and conditioners
29. Going for drives around town
30. Going to the beach
31. Walking along the beach
32. Having time to myself
33. Taking deep breaths
34. Watching “the Office”
35. Using hand recovery cream to make my hands feel nice
36. doing my nails
37. Going through old photo albums
38. Catching up with friends
39. Reading
40. Making time for myself
41. Keeping a journal
42. Writing down my plans for the future
43. Having terry cloth slippers (after having a shower)
44. Using warm fluffy towels, freshly washed, and hot out of the dryer
45. Sleeping in freshly laundered sheets
46. Getting my hair washed at the salon
47. Hearing funny stories
48. Getting a head massage
49. Brushing my hair and blow drying it after having a shower
50. Getting a foot and ankle massage
51. Lighting sented oils (pour scented oils onto a ceramic container and lighting the mini candle that is under the base).
52. Listening to Jazz music
53. Listening to Soft Rock music
54. Counting down from 100 (to fall asleep)
55. Eating a delicious dinner
56. Going for a candle lit dinner
57. Knitting
58. Taking photos of things that I see on walks
59. Browsing for new books to buy (reading the covers and reviews)
60. Reading magazines for a couple of hours

13 years ago 0 +0 / -0 9

Oddball - I find shoveling snow is mentally relaxing. When you're not in a hurry, but can take your time to clean the driveway. And de-cluttering is big for me too! My husband loves me for my love of shoveling, not so much for hating clutter! Hehe... He's a bit of a pack rat and I'm always throwing stuff out or giving it away to charity.

Not so odd - Spending the afternoon at Chapters, browsing for books. I'm an avid reader! And of course, practicing any sort of relaxation exercise, ie on tape or CD.

-Addie

13 years ago 0 +0 / -0 356

Thanks everyone for posting! It was neat to read your lists of pleasant activities.

When I started the program, I was somewhat out of touch with enjoying activities. That has improved steadily while going through the program. Even though there are a few things I"ve been doing all my life like needlework its only recently I know why I do it. Its so calming to me. I am emotionally steady when I do it. I wanted others here especially new people to know how important pleasant activities are. I know its in the tool box but repitition doesn't hurt.

Red I agree organizing can be relaxing and decluttering too. for sure!

13 years ago 0 +0 / -0 659

Oddball pleasant activities lets see. For me it is organizing and decluttering...

Red

13 years ago 0 +0 / -0 1665

Hi everyone: Trying to think of oddball ones. I really enjoy painting the house. I can forget everything else and concentrate on the job. I like doing the trim and the walls. It looks so clean and fresh afterward. What I don't like is being interrupted. I don't like having to stop and make lunch or dinner or laundry, etc. I just want to do the one thing and eat or take a break when I want, etc. until it is finished. And floors. I hate doing floors. I get the Cinderalla complex, but after they are done, I feel great and relaxed.

Not so oddball, anything creative without rushing. I like to look at the constellations at night, see if I can find them. Reading always relaxes me too. Oh and grooming - that is, giving myself a manicure and a pedicure, polish on the toes, feels great. Of course, meditation and relaxation ex. I could go on, don't want to bore everybody though. lol

Your friend, Sunny

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