What makes you relax after a stressful day or event ?

Hello Dear Eljayo! As I have mentioned many a times on this forum I use Mylot as my main source to relieve my stress. In fact I am working on a stud farm as a resident Vet, which is situated in a remote area. To go to a movie or to a Mall we need to travel almost 50 kms. There are not many people on my farm with whom I can interact and share my feelings as most of the people are labour working on the horses. So I terribly miss the society and friend circle! So I use this forum almost daily when ever I get time, as just express my view about the discussions I like and if I have some time I initiate some discussions too! while doing so, I get a feeling as if I am interacting with my day to day friends! Here on mylot we got very nice and matured people who understands the problems of others and they are really helpful and some times they are very funny and can make your stress vanish within few minutes with their humerus and witty conversation! If I am lucky some times, I get an opportunity in participate one of such discussions or other wise I simply other discussions and enjoy myself as I know the people who normally are seriously engaged with such 'funny' business! Thus apart from gaining knowledge, first hand information about many things, affection and love from friends, I love mylot as I feel this forum as my 'friends Club' where I regularly meet my friends to discuss about day ti day affairs! Thanks for the discussion!

Few things that makes me relax after a stressful day are... Eating all the Foods I want.. Out of Town or Vacation.. Go to Spa...

When I had a stressful and boring meeting after work I liked to cycle home. Along the way I managed to drop all the stress and felt lots of energy reaching home. I like to have a bath or a shower after a stressful and bothersome time at work all day. I find listening to music relaxing and makes me feel calmer. I find it lovely to stroke my dogs. I love to go on to My Lot and go to some interesting discussions. Then my stress can go away before bedtime.

Hi eljayo, If it's a very long day, I sleep as soon as I reach home. If it's still too early, either I watch TV, listen to some good, soothing music, surf the net for some interesting blogs or just read a book (mostly historical/contemporary romance). Sometimes, I also do crave for food, mostly chocolate or a frap from Starbucks. I give in to these temptations but not on a daily basis though. These activities help me relax a bit.

for me talking to a friend who brings smile on my face and listening to music will make me relax..but at times i get relaxed if i read a comic

Hi, seeing that I have a really stressfull job I need some quiet time when I get home. I share my house with my other half, 2 dogs, a cat, a beardeddragon and a newly gained puppy. So needless to say the work never ends. What I usually do when I get home is get a nice cup of coffee, cuddle my cat and watch the sun set with some soothing music in the background. This is an immediate way to de-stress

After a long stressful day I look forward to drinking a glass of iced tea. It's so refreshing and it makes me cool down. Also, going home to my kids and bonding with them before going to sleep makes me forget what a bad day it has been.

watching tv while eating a snack when i get home from school is great for me. I mostly eat chocolate and ice cream or both lol. I eat a lot. Good thing i have a fast metabolism because if not i would probably be a million pounds. I also have my cute little dog chloe sitting next to me. I prepare something too like watermelon or bread into little pieces so she'll eat it. This is how i relax :)

hi eljayo after stress from having duty at the hospital , stress in my assignment, online and my personal matter i usually , is sleep after sleeping having a movie marathon to relief stress , go to a beach to watch the sunset , and going out with my boyfriend to have some fun in this little way i relief my stress.

Hi there! I usually relax by talking to my friends and family, of course. I love sharing my experience with them as I realize that being with people I love is relaxing. Also, I watch movies with them or do karaoke just to sing out. I also have my comfort room which is mushroom soup. It loosens my muscles, too. :)

After some stressful day or event i go home straight and land on my bed and do some big time stretching before i take a big time power nap. then i after a waking, im gonna eat a lot while watching a movie or just play a simple pc game. then chat with a good friend and sleep some more after XD

well, i for one loves to drink tea to relax my body and mind its aroma is so good for the body but i don't know with others if they feel what i feel and listening to music like instrumentals and the classic's calms my nerves. if i don't have tea and music player all i gonna do is take my puppy on a walk or talk to him. these makes me relax after a stressful day.

Hey, When i'm completly exauted after a big and stressed day, i'm just going to my room, closing the door, closing the curtains, lying in my dear bed, closing my eyes and listening music. Sometimes, i'm eating chocolate also, that to me helps a lot. So, try that, and tell me if did work. I hope had helped you! ~~ Happy Mylotting ~~

Well, if you have kids, just spend time with them, if you make them enjoy you will definitely relax.

Reading a good book is definitely one of the ways that I relax. It's one of my favorite things to do, when I want to relax. I enjoy being able to just watch a movie, or something like that. That's another way for me to relax.

Reading a romantic novel is one way that i can relax after a stress filled day. if it is late in the evening and i am still feeling some of that stress, a bubble bath can also do the trick. Just finding something soothing can make a difference in my mood.