You are here

What do you do to de-stress (step-related or otherwise)?

Synaesthete's picture

Submitted by Synaesthete on Thu, 09/02/2010 - 3:13pm

Besides come to ST?

I tend to flip flop between:

- doing something with FH. Watching movies is one of our favourite de-stress activities, but we also go for walks, go out and do something random (bowling has happened, for example Smile it was a blast, TBH) or heck, even doing errands like groceries with FH is fun.

- have a glass of wine and listen to some music. Bob Seger is working wonders for me right now. If FH is around, we'll dance goofily in the living room, but even if he's busy or working it makes me smile.

- indulge in some hobbies. I LOVE to cook and bake so that's a good option, and works out well for anyone else who's around, too. I also am just getting into candle making, which sounds lame but I'm having fun with it.

- cleaning, laundry, etc. which sounds like a strange one and I don't do this one if I'm exhausted but it has proven to be a good method of distraction. It gives me something to focus on while I chill out.

Comments

Moon Child Step Mom's picture

Submitted by Moon Child Step Mom on Thu, 09/02/2010 - 3:27pm

Oooooooo bubble bath!
I’m a definite fan of the bubble bath… and if I’m in a particularly funky place add a glass of wine to the bubble bath… DH calls it my “tubby drink”. *giggles*

I also shut the office door and do a ton of scrap booking… it’s my Zen place of peace and tranquility… everyone from the skids to the cat knows better than to come into the office when the scrapbook gear is out!

And DH and I have “date nights” at least a few nights a week. Dinner, movies, hiking… whatever we can do to remind each other that we’re still the crazy in love kids we have been since we met 18 years ago!

hismineandours's picture

Submitted by hismineandours on Thu, 09/02/2010 - 4:11pm

Wine works wonders for me. Usually when I know ss is coming I break out the bottle. I also like to escape to the hot tub with my wine. I like to nap in my room, sometimes I like taking one or all of my kids out and going shopping. I volunteer to do errands when ss is here (I usually hate doing errands). But I would have to say Wine is my number 1.

SteppingUp's picture

Submitted by SteppingUp on Thu, 09/02/2010 - 4:55pm

Wine or booze Smile My favorite time is when the kids are in bed and quiet, and me and DF can sit in silence for a few minutes on our back porch, enjoying a glass of wine or a Captain and Coke! However, now that I'm preggo, DF gets to do that and I treat myself to chocolate milk or ginger ale!!

I also walk the dog or take him to the dog park so I can just sit and relax. AND I love love love a good bath and a book Smile

I also coach...which DEFINITELY takes my mind off all things step-related!