your "center"

[Gaby77]

We all have busy lives. What do you do to "center" yourself?
For me it's yoga. I only just barely got back into it, after having been on a forced break for medical reasons. I don't know how I ever coped without it!

What is it for you? What do you do to relax, and cope with every day stresses?

[Dreamy]

Beach,swimming,yoga,music,walks and sex

Order based on day and circumstances.

[Dragon1963]

Chocolate is my centering device.

[VA-165 Boomer]

I have 40 minutes of windshield time every morning and evening. It's interstate driving with no traffic to speak of. I leave the radio off and listen and think and pray, order based on day and circumstances.

[blazer]

Music and walking and Bible reading and poetry.

[Dreamy]

Chocolate is my centering device.

That has been known to prevent me from biting off someone's head. :lol:


Hey there I go with that biting theme again. :eh::think:

[Gaby77]

That has been known to prevent me from biting off someone's head. :lol:


Hey there I go with that biting theme again. :eh::think:

Biting can be very therapeutic.

[Dreamy]

I have 40 minutes of windshield time every morning and evening. It's interstate driving with no traffic to speak of. I leave the radio off and listen and think and pray, order based on day and circumstances.

Nice. We have no such unfettered drives in my area. Interstates always have traffic or construction.

[VA-165 Boomer]

Biting can be very therapeutic.Probably more for the biter than the bitten.:rolleyes:

[GoBucks]

sitting quietly and doing a crossword puzzle. helps clear out thoughts of the bs of the day.

[super cool ski instructor]

Either reading or putting some good music on and just driving.

[Dr. Funkenstein]

Large amounts of sarcasm

[Dragon1963]

That has been known to prevent me from biting off someone's head. :lol:


Hey there I go with that biting theme again. :eh::think:

Biting off someone's head did wonders back when I had to deal with those stupid knights in shining armor.

[old_runner]

I have 40 minutes of windshield time every morning and evening. It's interstate driving with no traffic to speak of. I leave the radio off and listen and think and pray, order based on day and circumstances.

Same here Boomer. I drive 75 minutes each way and use the time to reflect, think and pray. I find that this time of day is all that I can truly call "my time". Amazing how calming 75 minutes of driving on the Interstate can be if used properly.

[Dreamy]

Other "centering" things for me.

A good talk with a dear friend.

A good old fashioned,eyes watering belly laugh or in reverse a sob session.

A massage.

A new baby in my arms.

Sitting quietly outside looking at the sky.

Lying on the grass on a warm summer day watching the clouds move slowly above.

I truly find nature is one of the more "centering" aspects of life next to God Himself.

[old_runner]

Before my knees finally got to the point I can't handle the pounding, I used to go for long evening runs. There truly is such a thing as a "runner's high".

[Dreamy]

Before my knees finally got to the point I can't handle the pounding, I used to go for long evening runs. There truly is such a thing as a "runner's high".

Indeed there is and I too understand the results of knee abuse from running.

Have you found a way to duplicate that high?

[VA-165 Boomer]

Either reading or putting some good music on and just driving.staight to the nearest shoe store!:lol:

[ALBOB2]

Weight lifting. Started lifting right after I quit smoking to help relieve stress and to make sure the pounds I gained were muscle instead of fat. I can honestly say it saved my life once. (That's a story that doesn't really need to be told, just trust me on it.) If I don't get my regular workouts in three times a week I get VERY cranky. (Yes, even more than normal.) And if I feel stress starting to build up from work or anything else I'll make a special trip to the gym just to "vent".

[ALBOB2]

A massage.



Anytime you ever start feeling stressed and need to give a good massage I'm here for you. :hug:

[Gaby77]

Weight lifting. Started lifting right after I quit smoking to help relieve stress and to make sure the pounds I gained were muscle instead of fat. I can honestly say it saved my life once. (That's a story that doesn't really need to be told, just trust me on it.) If I don't get my regular workouts in three times a week I get VERY cranky. (Yes, even more than normal.) And if I feel stress starting to build up from work or anything else I'll make a special trip to the gym just to "vent".

Exactly!
I start my day with yoga, end it with Pilates or some other form of strength training. The day just doesn't seem right without it.

[Dreamy]

Anytime you ever start feeling stressed and need to give a good massage I'm here for you. :hug:

Damn! What a pal! I should have also put doing laundry and paying bills on that list.:lol: Such a bad baby!:twisted:

I have something you can do for that stress of yours. How much can you lift?

[blazer]

Damn! What a pal! I should have also put doing laundry and paying bills on that list.:lol: Such a bad baby!:twisted:

I have something you can do for that stress of yours. How much can you lift?

now that is a pal!

[ALBOB2]

I have something you can do for that stress of yours. How much can you lift?

You and whatever luggage you're taking on our cruise to paradise. :twisted:

[melinda]

Before my knees finally got to the point I can't handle the pounding, I used to go for long evening runs. There truly is such a thing as a "runner's high".

+1

running.
when I'm upset, running calms me ...

[ThrowCop]

I beat up a random homeless person