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I always like to snuggle in bed with my down comforter and a good book to escape from reality for awhile...the best way to relax and unwind after a busy day.

Although, almost impossible, I do find " me time" every day when I go for my much needed runs.. Nothing clears my head like a run does.. So, somehow, each day..wether itts having the next door neighbor's daughter watch my two boys(4 and 6) so I can fit in a quick 3 miles, of if it's having a nice long run while they are both in school..it is something that I HAVE to do..or elce I am not the best mom/ wife I can be.

I am a 37 yr old wife/mom and to relieve stress I tweet to all my twitter friends. I wish I could do yoga but I'm disabled and walk w/a cane...just had spinal fusion and a disc replacement...still have major pain!! So I try and do breathing exercises every other day with my exercise ball. I also enjoy reading at night when it's quiet after the kids go to bed(:

I usually go to the gym, go for a walk or listen to music to disconnect and relax. I also watch sports but sometimes that can be stressful!!

I love to just relax in my bed!

I have 4 kids, so finding "me" time is close to impossible! But, in the fall, when I do find a little bit of time I like to light a few candles, listen to my kind of music (not the kids :D ), and have a cup of hot tea. My moment only lasts maybe 20 minutes, but it's just enough to re-energize me to make it thru the day.

The best thing you can do for yourself and your family is to take care of your health. I am a teacher a mom, and a wife. My stress level can sky rocket if I don't set some"ME TIME". Yoga works wonders for me. Then I relax with a good book and a glass of wine. This helps me revive myself so I can continue to take care of others.

A GOOD BOOK! Nothing beats unwinding after a long day and getting in some "me time" like escaping into another world. Whether soaking in the tub, killing the mins waiting for my son's bus from school or curled up in bed underneath the covers, I love to read. :)

I recharge my internal solar batteries by sitting outside in the sun for a good 30minutes as soon as I get home. I'll sit in a nice comfy chair, open a good book, and enjoy some iced water. Talk about a relaxing experience. The warmth of the sun is rejuvenating. Stress goes away for these few minutes before the dinner chaos begins. We live in the northeast. With working fulltime, it always seems that the weekends are reserved for terrible weather. These warm sunny days are a blessing.

I lay on my bed with my neck on my "swoopy" pillow from Brookstone (memory foam, big round ridge for neck support). I put a light throw blanket over me. Then I put an herb-filled eye pillow over my eyes and just lay there, and breathe in the smell of the herbs.. I may may listen to cable news or the weather channel, very quietly. Ah-h-h-h-h.

I ice skate at a nearby indoor rink in which I'm the only person skating. Although I'm not that great of a skater, there's something exhilerating about having the rink all to myself.

At the end of my days, I try to relax in my room and get caught up with some reading. I try to undwind and shut the world out.

It is quite relaxing, for me, to plug in the ol IPOD and take a walk in the forest preserve. They have some great paths around bodies of water and beautiful greenery.I used to laugh at peeople when they would tell me exercise helps you to unwind, until I tried it firsthand. Music always calms the mind.

i take a hot shower with any aromatherapy showergel. turn on the heat in my room,play some RnB music while i watch tv or surf theinternet

I disconnect and reflect with a good book at a quiet sushi restaurant and a glass of sake. Cynthia.Richardson@azbar.org