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The best way to disconnect and relax is to step away from the computer and all electronics. I have a comfy armchair that I can cozy up in with a warm blanket and listen to relaxing music in the quiet of the day.

I relax by doing the free puzzles on the internet. It relaxes my mind because I have to focus on one thing, and this lets all the other worries take a break and I actually relax and feel good when the picture is done,

I like to crochet to unwind. The repetitive stitches helps to put my thoughts in back in order and I have to concentrate just enough which forces the crazy thought out of my head. I also crochet for charity, so it helps remind me "but for the grace of God...."

Knitting really helps me unwind at night. It also helps if I don't have the TV on. It doesn't have to be silence, but without the visual distraction of the television my mind has a chance to decompress from the day.

When I am at work, I take a few minutes a day to just look at a picture of my two boys to remind myself why I am so grateful for all I have in my life and to help de-stress. I also have a picture of them in my binder I take to meetings. So, when a meeting starts to get too much or just adds more stress to my workload, I look at their picture and take a deep breath and know I can handle anything!!

I work for a non-profit which is very streesful. I unwind by getting out in the yard and gardening. I love my flowers.

I will turn on the classical music station in my car ( I usually listen to alternative). It is really soothing and puts me in a zen spot.. particularly good to do on my way to my yoga practice.

I try to read for a small amount of time each day, about 20 minutes, usually before bed. Escaping into a story or article helps me forget about my worries and relax.

I exercise to relax! Gotta put it on the calendar like you would any other appointment. I always am thankful I took the time to get the workout in because once you stop exercising you can feel the difference.

My life is very stressful! I have a husband that has been unemployed for 2 1/2 years & no job prospects in sight, 2 daughters that are 15 & 12, & I work full time to hold everyone & everything together. My relaxation time is at night, right before bed. I take a book, shut my bedroom door, get in bed & read for a little while. It's pretty simple but it works for me. It eases my mind right before bed, so I can fall asleep.

Every moring I wake up an hour before I get the kids and my husband up. First thing I make a cup of coffee, sit and read my devotions for a few minutes before I start lunches and breakfast! If life gets to busy throughout the day I sneak a cup of tea up to my room to "fold laundry" (kids won't bother me then!)

everyday at 8:30 my kids are in bed....and what time is that for me....yes its ME time. A time when I can just relax.... either take nice hot bath, read a interesting book to escape realities, or watch a movie or tv show that I may have missed. Its a time where i can concentrate on myself from the busy and exhausting day that I may have had, from doctor appoints to school activities, to getting lunches and dinner ready and daily chores. MOMs are superwomen, with a invisible capes, and we all need that time whether is 10min or an hour to recollect ourselves, and just relax:)

My husband was working out of town for the last year, (thank goodness he's working near home again!) but at the end of the work day, before supper, my kids and I came up with the 20 minute rule. My kids had to play on their own nicely together, and I got 20 minutes of quiet time. I get to sit on the deck and just relax. Some days that saves my sanity! My kids are great about it and know I am much happier when I get my 20 minutes.

It is hard to find time in my busy day for me, so after I drop off my son to football practice and pick up my other son and take him to music lessons, I spend the 1/2 hour in between walking through a quiet neighborhood. Just getting outside, breathing fresh air and moving my body, really rejuvinates me. It is simple and low cost, but works for me.

taking a shower and letting the water fall on your head and slowly move so it massages you -