tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5385735624350758337.post6912290070858619310..comments2024-03-28T15:15:38.162-07:00Comments on hostess of the humble bungalow: My recipe for relaxation...hostess of the humble bungalowhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06453827257671312902noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5385735624350758337.post-34700641104644027702013-08-20T13:26:05.264-07:002013-08-20T13:26:05.264-07:00I find the ocean to be my help in stress. Walki...I find the ocean to be my help in stress. Walking along the beach in the sunshine. Walking or sitting on the beach in a storm. Both work for me. A storm that is full and lashing is my favorite - it seems to whip all that stress right out of me. The majesty of a storm puts things in perspective for me too. I'm lucky to live near the ocean in NW Washington.JoAnn ( Scene Through My Eyes)https://www.blogger.com/profile/12621061028973446378noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5385735624350758337.post-5940589297828514762013-08-17T22:45:19.471-07:002013-08-17T22:45:19.471-07:00You're wonderful for thinking of other stresse...You're wonderful for thinking of other stressed bloggers. I love the bath salts recipe (It's very unpopular but I confess I don't fancy potatoes)and will definitely put that to good use.Happyeverafterbridehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02350843412694662520noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5385735624350758337.post-32971362583081619522013-08-17T20:14:08.073-07:002013-08-17T20:14:08.073-07:00When I feel a lot of stress, I turn to my IPod whi...When I feel a lot of stress, I turn to my IPod which has my favorite songs on it. All are fast and make me want to move. I get by myself, lock my bedroom door, put my earbuds in and turn that IPod up on high volume. Then I just dance my heart out for however long it takes for me to feel better and upbeat. While I am dancing, I daydream. I'm sure this might sound silly to most people, but it works for me. Lori https://www.blogger.com/profile/10822770965394774251noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5385735624350758337.post-46810559656567350522013-08-17T07:12:24.043-07:002013-08-17T07:12:24.043-07:00This seems to be a common topic these days! What s...This seems to be a common topic these days! What soothes me most is picking up a decorating book (looking at Suzanne Kasler's book now) and floating away into another house for a while. A cappucino works well or a square of chocolate.<br /><br />On another topic--you look wonderful!! You look so well in your profile picture, younger, fresher and healthier! You have that glow that comes with the satisfaction of conquering something bit--losing weight successfully! Bravo!!! So happy for you!dannienoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5385735624350758337.post-49610189848586844702013-08-17T06:48:20.900-07:002013-08-17T06:48:20.900-07:00For me, the best defense against stress (of the ba...For me, the best defense against stress (of the baaaad sort) is a meditative walk in the countryside or woods. Or gardening. Or reading a passage from a book that has personal meaning. I don't find food or strenuous exercise or a soothing bath are the best antidotes to stress. But it's good to find what works best for one's very own self. We're all composed of so much history, experience, and circumstance, plus biology, that our defenses are going to be idiosyncratic as well. Thanks for writing about this.Swissyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07401962870620859831noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5385735624350758337.post-59865301560140605382013-08-17T04:08:20.167-07:002013-08-17T04:08:20.167-07:00I have suffered from depression in the form of &qu...I have suffered from depression in the form of " dolores universalis " all my life, later on it turned to extreme anxiety.<br />It is under control now, thanks for the long therapy I went through, so I lead a pretty stressless life - at last.<br />If I feel signs of any anxiety, the best cure is to start doing physical work of some kind. I do lean towards my furry friends too. In their presence, my anxiety fades away..<br />Stress is different, I don´t think I´ve actually experienced that often, so I don´t have any personal tips to give ( :mettehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13732534795009852825noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5385735624350758337.post-15819330376639047592013-08-16T22:16:29.378-07:002013-08-16T22:16:29.378-07:00For stress and anxiety, nothing beats exercise for...For stress and anxiety, nothing beats exercise for me, it just soaks up all of that damaging cortisol and resets my breathing, depression is another matter, when it comes calling, I cannot peel myself off the sofa for love nor money.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5385735624350758337.post-4902041074699432842013-08-16T22:02:03.632-07:002013-08-16T22:02:03.632-07:00A cozy bed with a book, lavender, a warm bath, som...A cozy bed with a book, lavender, a warm bath, something cozy to put on, a walk or a chat with friends are all good for relaxing..Madame Là-bashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16703782237948233124noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5385735624350758337.post-86225545361615448582013-08-16T21:24:07.819-07:002013-08-16T21:24:07.819-07:00I agree with you that water is a great relaxant......I agree with you that water is a great relaxant...either a shower or a nice soak. For me exercise is also good and I try to incorporate it on a daily basis. My new thing: meditation, so far it is going well and is really enriching my life. The bathing salts sound lovely...I will have to make some.La Vie Quotidiennehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01348063467803160245noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5385735624350758337.post-19105304039011276532013-08-16T19:47:44.153-07:002013-08-16T19:47:44.153-07:00There is stress.....and then there is stress! Some...There is stress.....and then there is stress! Sometimes positive stress is hard to handle too. Thanks for the recipe - you know, I've never tried to make my own salts. My recipe for stress relief, though, is a lot like yours. There are times when a good brisk walk is a stress-buster too.Pondsidehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02407539138546412482noreply@blogger.com