What do you do for relaxation?

[Vash01]

There are so many things one can do for relaxation. Here are some that I do (not at the same time, obviously). What about you?

Visit FS universe

Watch my favorite programs on TV (and turn it off when I don't care for what's on it)

Meditate (regularly)

Work out on the treadmill (regularly)

Swim (in summer)

Go to a movie

Go out for dinner for family

Take an afternoon nap

Go to Barnes & Noble for a coffee and some reading

[oleada]

Depends on what kind of relaxation I need.

If I'm upset at myself, or depressed, I tend to do my hair or nails. It relaxes me and makes me feel better.
If I'm anxious, I tend to clean.
I try to go to spin class 2x per week. And of course, FSU & watching tv.

[Latte]

Read. I'm boring.

[Cachoo]

Read
Walk the dog or just walk
Visit my favorite websites (FS Universe!)
Continue my lifelong hunt for Christmas ornaments that I love
Visit antique and book shops

[Karina1974]

Ride my bike - outside if it's "riding season" (which it's not yet, dammit!!), or inside hooked up to a Cycleops trainer
Take a walk
Go contra dancing
Take a drive (with gas prices where they are, the drive is usually to the aforesaid contra dance.
Watch TV or a movie
Sleep :-)
Play on my smartphone

[ChelleC]

I'm another boring one, I read.

[orbitz7391]

Read or surf the net

[professordeb]

Read a book or my e-reader.
Play games on the internet.
Spend waaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaay too much time reading on FSU

My body has been acting up more as I get older so many of the things I used to do, I can't -- like gardening and counted cross stitch.

Oh yeah, I keep my self occupied by volunteering with two hockey & two lacrosse clubs.

[michiruwater]

Read

Cook

Watch a good TV program

Go for a long walk

Go to the movies, for sure. My favorite past-time by far.

[dinakt]

FSU
Long walks, in nature, alone ( and I get uneasy if I cannot have alone/ get away time).
Treadmill when a hike is not an option.
Books, audiobooks, stretching.

[nubka]

Read
Watch a favorite movie
Wear and enjoy a beautiful perfume
Drink cocoa on a cold day
nap

[BigB08822]

I had an interesting conversation with a friend and she brought up something I had never thought about. She said that some people recharge their battery by being with friends and being social while others recharge their batteries by being alone. I am definitely the type of person who likes to spend time alone. So for me, relaxation comes in the form of a good movie and a night on the couch all by myself.

The other way I relax is by cooking, especially baking. Its funny because the only thing I want to do when I get home is just take a break, sit on the couch, maybe even a nap. However, so many times I come home and find myself cooking for an hour or two and feeling so good even though I never sat down when I walked in the door!

[michiruwater]

Yes, it's the introvert/extrovert thing. Extroverts gain energy from crowds. Introverts lose energy in crowds.

[myhoneyhoney]

I'm like oleada, it depends on the stress. If I'm feeling down I give myself a mani or play with make up. If I'm really down on myself I color my hair. If my kids are the source I run up to my room, lay down, close my eyes, and take deep breaths. Of course I'm only able to do this for about 2 minutes max then the kids are banging on my door, grrr. For general relaxation I like to listen to a water fountain or read. I ♥ reading.

[Ziggy]

Nothing, I am never relaxed.

CAN'T YOU TELL?!!!

[Vash01]

I do recharge my batteries by being alone, but I don't have to make an effort for it. I like reading, but it has never really relaxed me.

[paskatefan]

Read, go for a walk, work out on the treadmill @ the gym, swim, go bike riding, listen to my favorite music

[merrywidow]

I'm 77 so am limited as to what I can & can't do. What I do: write letters (correspond with appx. 65 people worldwide), spend about 2 hours per day on the Internet, read at least 2 books a week, meet friends 3 or 4 times a month for lunch/dinner, watch figureskating & reality shows & documentaries, operas & Downtown Abbey on PBS.

[Vash01]

I forgot to write in my list: A massage is very relaxing. Recently I registered at a massage place to get a monthly massage (or a facial). Oddly pedicure/manicure don't do it for me.

[KikiSashaFan]

It depends what I'm in the mood for. I'm definitely an introvert, but I enjoy going to the gym or yoga classes, going for runs with my dogs or wandering the mall all alone. If I don't feel like going out, then I break out the Seinfeld DVDs. I will never tire of that show.