tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3149453397247055039.post768176499664063414..comments2018-11-27T17:22:06.915-08:00Comments on Relaxation Forum: What's Your Favorite Way to Relax?www.hypno-freedom.comhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02051845239516751386noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3149453397247055039.post-39302073297416696232007-10-02T17:53:00.000-07:002007-10-02T17:53:00.000-07:00I run a pretty stressful life some of the time man...I run a pretty stressful life some of the time managing multiple projects and carving out time for a workout at the gym and time with my kids. One of the best stress relievers that I find works well for me, is to take a short drive to a local open space area. I stop my car, roll down the windows and either listen to music, some brief inspirational piece or just the sounds of nature. After about 90 seconds, I set my heart to relax and then step out of the car and walk into nature. I allow thoughts to come in and then set aside those thoughts that are not appropriate for the walk allowing myself a moment to just enjoy the sounds of nature, my breath and the world around me. I find that the stresses try to creep in and I simply shift them aside in that moment while I find a moment of peace. As I transition back into that which may have caused me stress, I find that I am more able to constructively look at a situation and see in a different way or just without all the stress from previous moments in th eday attached to it.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com