What do you ladies do to relieve frustration and relax?

charlie1995

Work has been a beast lately for both my husband and I. The past cycle our timing sucked (I could not muster enough give a damn to do anything) and this cycle my temping has been shot by my erratic sleep patterns and GI issues. 

I was wondering what everyone does here to release tension/frustration and if anyone has an relaxation techniques.   Not that I think relaxing will make me pregnant.  I would like to survive this postdoc with minimal damage to my body and mind. 

tiffk10

Healthy things I do - listen to music, take a hot bubble bath, and drink some tea

Unhealthy things I do - retail therapy

MonsterBean3815

I try to get in a good workout when I'm stressed and can't seem to get TTC off my mind!  A little sweat and hardwork seems to really help!

saintpaulJess

For me, it's the gym.  I work full-time, go to law school five nights a week, study 12 hours a day on the weekends and have an eight-year old son.  Whether it's running or lifting weights, it's time for myself, relieves tension, and relaxes me.  Otherwise, it's a glass of wine and a movie on Saturday night.

argonne

I workout.  If that doesn't cut it, I drink.  Doesn't help that Ft. Collins is home to some fab breweries.

mcongdon18

I love yoga and hot baths. Especially the stress relieving yoga video I really want to take a class soon. Also shopping, not the best way but sometimes it just helps get my mind off everything. I use to paint as well and I really want to get back into it. 

saintpaulJess

argonne:

I workout.  If that doesn't cut it, I drink.

Yep, this exactly.  Well put.

Enchanted616

Sex, without thinking about making a baby.

gnomely

saintpaulJess:

argonne:

I workout.  If that doesn't cut it, I drink.

Yep, this exactly.  Well put.

Ditto. Also, a good escapist book and hot bath.

AshDahlia

argonne:

I workout.  If that doesn't cut it, I drink.  Doesn't help that Ft. Collins is home to some fab breweries.

I'm in NoCo, too! 

argonne

meegie-lee:

saintpaulJess:

argonne:

I workout.  If that doesn't cut it, I drink.

Yep, this exactly.  Well put.

Ditto. Also, a good escapist book and hot bath.

Oh yeah...good book, too.  I am totally into the "Game of Thrones" series right now.

kingscross270

Enchanted616:

Sex, without thinking about making a baby.

This, 100 percent.

argonne

AshDahlia:

argonne:

I workout.  If that doesn't cut it, I drink.  Doesn't help that Ft. Collins is home to some fab breweries.

I'm in NoCo, too! 

Yay!  Where are you? If you don't mind me asking...

MonsterBean3815

Enchanted616:

Sex, without thinking about making a baby.

Absolutely.  Forgot to add this one! 

charlie1995

Thanks ladies!  I really do need to get back to exercising regularly.  Sex at all ( last month was 2 times in 26 days) would help both of us I think.  I probably could use a good drink too.

riamose

Enchanted616:

Sex, without thinking about making a baby.

Oh yeahhhh....

And wine... 

Elizabeth0501

I always wrote off yoga as New Age-y BS, but I'm a total convert these last couple months. That and a good cardio workout a few nights a week usually does the trick for me.

AshDahlia

argonne:

AshDahlia:

argonne:

I workout.  If that doesn't cut it, I drink.  Doesn't help that Ft. Collins is home to some fab breweries.

I'm in NoCo, too! 

Yay!  Where are you? If you don't mind me asking...

I'd rather not say, on the very small chance someone might recognize, but not too far from you!  Hope that doesn't sound snotty.

argonne

AshDahlia:

argonne:

AshDahlia:

argonne:

I workout.  If that doesn't cut it, I drink.  Doesn't help that Ft. Collins is home to some fab breweries.

I'm in NoCo, too! 

Yay!  Where are you? If you don't mind me asking...

I'd rather not say, on the very small chance someone might recognize, but not too far from you!  Hope that doesn't sound snotty.

Not at all.  Completely understand.

Ladylec

Crank up music and dance around and sing at the top of my lungs. Wears me out and I get to yell so it feels good.

rinascita

argonne:

I workout.  If that doesn't cut it, I drink.

Pretty much this.  Also, sometimes I just need to let it out... when I've reached my breaking point, I just need to talk through all the thoughts and options that are whirling through my head - my poor husband gets to deal with me then

MeghanTTC1

Healthy - exercise, go for a professional massage, meditate 

Unhealthy - drink beer  

vpine

We go to couples massage.You can also try acupuncture sessions for relaxation.

SchruteBucks

saintpaulJess:

For me, it's the gym.  I work full-time, go to law school five nights a week, study 12 hours a day on the weekends and have an eight-year old son.  Whether it's running or lifting weights, it's time for myself, relieves tension, and relaxes me.  Otherwise, it's a glass of wine and a movie on Saturday night.

I need to do something to relax after reading about your crazy busy life!  Wow, you're one busy mama!

CDMay2006

Tea and an engaging book; hiking/walk in the woods; jogging; something crafty; window shopping.

ansi29

Dr. Charlie, good luck getting through your postdoc!  

I exercise, do yoga, hike, and drink. Once I finished my dissertation, I started reading for fun again as well.  

ChiTown Bridget

A nice bubble bath or glass of wine.

southernbear

Yoga or Spinning classes, a glass of wine and my Kindle, trying out new recipes, jogging with my dog, and did I mention the wine?

charlie1995

ansi29:

Dr. Charlie, good luck getting through your postdoc!  

I exercise, do yoga, hike, and drink. Once I finished my dissertation, I started reading for fun again as well.  

Thanks!  I joined a book club which is a group of postdoc women here and I am looking forward to it.  I have not read anything except Harry potter for pleasure since I started graduate school.  I need to get a exercise routine that  is flexible enough to go with my crazy work schedule.

What was your dissertation on, if I may ask?

rayofsunshine99

I get monthly massages

Work out

Listen to relaxation music at my desk and in the car 

Take bubble baths with candles

Read 

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