No matter what type of job you have, incorporating downtime into a busy workweek is always a challenge. But carving out even one hour for yourself each day can help you de-stress, keep things in perspective, and make steps toward achieving non-work-related life goals. When you’re not on the job, what are your favorite ways to unwind? Do you like to sweat it out at the gym, watch funny movies, pour yourself a glass of wine, or play with your kids? How do you achieve work-life balance?
How Do You Relax During the Workweek?
09.29.2010
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After a long day at work, i have to reorganize and tidy up, spend quality time with my daughter, and when she's off to bed i usually unwind,i read, meditate or write in my jpurnal.It's soothing to my my brain.
05.29.2010
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When I come home from work. I would change my clothes into some more comfortable. I will cook or buy, order some take-out food. I will watch something on T.V. like a movie. I would call some of my friends and family. I will take a nice hot bath. I will put on my night gown. I will get into the bed and call it a night.
05.07.2010
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I walk, as much as I can. It's meditation for my mind and relaxation for my soul. I also like to read, sitting in a quiet room with my husband, drinking tea and reading is priceless.
I love to sit back and take a deep breath, then reflect on positive things. I try to exercise a few times a week or walk on the treadmill and that makes for a better night of sleep. I play online solo games and unwind with word finds. Also, enjoy listening to music.
02.11.2010
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Go to the gym
02.11.2010
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Shut my bedroom door,turn on some" Classical musical "Bach"preferred then turn off the world.
02.11.2010
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I love to read and lately I started knitting and I find that knitting takes me to such a comfort zone..a place where the knitting and I become just one...it is totally relaxing
I'm a quilter, and I stitch to relax. There's something positively meditative about hand applique or hand quilting -- it shuts down a noisy part of the brain. Crochet has the same effect. All are very soothing.
02.10.2010
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I have a a room, where I go. There's no phone, or tv. Laying on the carpet, with pillows to make it a bit comfortable. Then I put my ipod to my ears, and listen to "Praise & Worship songs, which helps bring me into the presence of the Holy Spirit. .
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