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What do you do to relax what do you enjoy

45 replies

Bluetitnest · 04/03/2023 12:41

Or helps you escape or switch off for a while

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MissingMoominMamma · 04/03/2023 23:04

I walk. Lots of walking, especially with dogs.

MerlinsButler · 04/03/2023 23:27

When I lived in London I used to wander around the British Museum

Now if I have a couple of hours free I snuggle up with dog and cat on sofa. Put the fire on and watch old episodes of Murder She Wrote or Old Miss Marple films or Morse or Sherlock Holmes. Love to be cozy.

Stardustkid · 04/03/2023 23:46

@MerlinsButler love a good murder mystery. The only one I know the murderer is the orient express. But also craft I can lose hours doing it and the elation and pride upon completion is great

coffeecupsandwaxmelts · 04/03/2023 23:53

Horse riding
Merge games on my phone
Walking dogs
Going to the beach

StillMedusa · 05/03/2023 00:34

Walk the dog
Wine :)
Practise the piano. I started learning during lockdown, bought a digital piano and now play every day using 'Adult piano Adventures' books. I can now murder Fur Elise Grin

frustratedgreeter · 05/03/2023 00:49

Lego. I find the structure very calming. Finding the pieces, laying them out to match the picture, the building. When I'm having a difficult time I build.

Puzzles
Watching 'Detectorists'

ScreamingTree · 05/03/2023 00:59

I love people. So I spend time with friends and family as much as possible.
Alone, I like to listen to music, like sit and really listen.
Yoga
Walking in nature
Reading
Lego
Knex
Jigsaw puzzles
Brainteaser type puzzles

spellingtest · 05/03/2023 01:05

Play games on my phone
Tidy up
Crochet
Watch a romcom
Read
Bake
Gardening
Cuddle the dogs
Chat to the chickens
Walk the dogs.

Surely2023IsTheYearForMyRainbowBaby · 05/03/2023 01:07

MaryJean87 · 04/03/2023 12:56

I like doing diamond art. I find it very consuming and therapeutic and it's easy to do.

Me too. I think addicted. I can't believe how therapeutic it actually is

GobbieMaggie · 05/03/2023 01:09

😀 me too.

Beaglesonlyplease · 05/03/2023 01:09

Paint (in oils)
Walk
read

Beeswood · 05/03/2023 02:03

I enjoy walking our dog in the woods.
It is a joy to see all the snowdrops and tulips blooming, and the daffodils starting to bloom. I love to stop and see the buds on the trees and how they are progressing. In the evening there can be such beautiful sunsets.
There are horses in the adjoining field, I like looking at them too.

ArmchairAnarchist2 · 05/03/2023 02:05

Walking my dog on the beach
Gardening

MintJulia · 05/03/2023 02:10

Running
Reading
Working in my veggie garden and greenhouse

merrymelodies · 05/03/2023 02:15

I play the Sims. I get lost in it.

AnnieSnap · 05/03/2023 02:42

Sewing (machine), dressmaking is my mindful practice. Reading and listening to audiobooks. Gardening (when the weather is good). Walking with my DH and our dogs. Going to the gym/health club (lifting weights and swimming.

Abracadabra12345 · 05/03/2023 16:26

MadameSzyszkoBohusz · 04/03/2023 22:29

I actually went and booked a visit after posting that because it reminded me that I haven't been in a couple of months and I miss it - so I'm seeing A Man Called Otto on Wednesday.

(The cinema is recruiting for ushers at the moment, and even though they've said it's ideal for 16-18 year olds and I'm in my 40s, I'm seriously considering applying because I just love being there so much. It's my happy place.)

Oooh why not! I was a cinema usher in my 20s and it was one of the best jobs I ever had (I had a full time office job too at the time). A Man called Otto is a really good film so great choice!

MadameSzyszkoBohusz · 08/03/2023 12:31

Waiting for the film to start. ☺️

What do you do to relax what do you enjoy
Lavenderzen · 08/03/2023 12:41

Gardening
Walking my dog
Reading
Embroidery
Knitting
Decluttering (of which I need to do a lot)

Theoldwoman · 08/03/2023 13:10

Walk the dog
Meditate
Audiobooks
Clean !!!
Nap
Hot drink and bikkies
Playing with the cat

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