What's your favourite way to de-stress?

Throughout the pandemic my stress busters have been watching Bob Ross and listening to various podcasts on BBC Sounds. I used to read and listen to music…not sure when or why I stopped doing that. Pre pandemic my main stress buster was going to the gym and having a sauna afterwards.

Sitting reading and listening to music with my lovely cat on my lap . Tea in the morning and a glass of fizz at night

Playing my piano, music always lifts my mood. Wine does also, so it's a close second

Sitting on the garden bench with a cuppa as dusk falls. My little dog at my side, the church on the hill opposite lit up, the scent of mown grass and spring flowers, owls hooting and bats flitting around.

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A walk with the dogs preferably with the sound of crashing waves alongside.

A hike for me too.

Walking in countryside is relaxing, but if I can't do that then playing Scrabble on this phone or reading a good thriller is my way of chilling out.

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Judy54

A large glass of wine!

Sounds like it's wine all around; 'cheers' everyone!

Cup of tea for me.

If indoors, undemanding television. If outdoors, undemanding weeding. I am more relaxed indoors, though.

A cup of coffee, an early night and a good book to read.

grannyrebel7; dear pets always help relax us, don't they? Hope puppy enjoys 'his' show!

Judy54

A large glass of wine!

Sounds like it's wine all around; 'cheers' everyone!

Puppy on lap asleep watching favourite TV programme, which is The Yorkshire Vet.

Wine here too. I know drink isn't the answer but it helps you forget the question!

A large glass of wine!

I feel quite relaxed just reading ( and imagining) the many R&R pleasures you all enjoy; wonderful!

Being out in the open and seeing a beautiful view.

Crocheting.

Walking the dogs by the sea.

Sitting in the amazing garden of the retirement apartments complex I live in and that I don't have to mow or otherwise tend and thinking, Wow! I'm fortunate.

Reading a great book and cuddling my username . Oh, yes, and red wine of course.

Massage and facial: heaven ?

Pottering in the garden then sitting in the sun house with a book and cold glass of wine.

Seems like so far, most of us really appreciate time to ourselves and I agree;here I am trumpets blaring, bee-bopping, on my own of course. All of your de-stressors are wonderful; nothing like being surrounded by the quiet beauty of nature, quiet endeavours like reading and cooking; I enjoy that too, and wine
while cooking is always fine!

Sitting on the garden bench on a day like this, looking at 50 shades of green and reading a good book. That's one of them!

A chat with a friend. A walk in the countryside or reading a good book always helps.

Stirring a risotto when I’ve just poured myself a glass of the wine I’ve opened to make it...?