Hello! Welcome back to Toni Taddeo's Tuesday 4.
Do you keep busy all the time? Many people don't take the time to smell the roses. What about you?
1. When was the last time you relaxed and allowed the weight of the world to melt away?
When my husband and I go on road trips, especially to national parks and other beautiful places in nature, I feel like the cares of the world melt away for me. I love being out in nature and a hike or even a walk outdoors can really help me relax. The last time I was really out in nature was during our fall break trip to Yellowstone National Park when the above picture was taken.
2. What things do you find most relaxing? How often do you get to do these things?
I partially answered this question in question #1. I love hiking and being in beautiful natural surroundings. I wish I got to get out and hike a lot more than I do. I also enjoy relaxing with a good book. I’m not much of a movie or TV watcher, but sometimes, a good movie or TV show can help me relax and forget my problems. I try to read and relax every night before bed. The picture above are two of the books I am currently reading. I always have multiple books going at once.
3. What things wind you up and keep you from relaxing?
Work and family drama get me wound up. I worry and have a lot of anxiety over such things. Lately, the election and its aftermath, as well as troubling things going on in society in general, have also caused me to worry and have anxiety. I need now to step away from too many podcasts and Youtube pundits, and focus on my faith, family and friends and the things that I have control over.
4. When was the last time you treated yourself to something, anything that is special?
Just yesterday, I ordered a mystery/suspense book recommended by my long-time blogging friend Billie Jo over at Afternoon Coffee and Evening Tea. I also ordered a set of colored gel pens to use when I write in my journal.
That's all for now. Thanks for stopping by. Please join in if you want to and share some of the things you do to relax.
Until next time,
😊Deb💖
"Sometimes the most productive
thing you can do is relax."
~Mark Black
I can relate to so many of your answers here. I love that picture of you!
ReplyDeleteI used to read and read, too, from the time I was around nine years old. Until my eyes acted up. I always loved movies and TV, so I am so glad I have lots to choose from as long as I can't read like I used to.
ReplyDeleteThe election and the new government is too stressful for me, too. I've been watching more shows and movies--lol! Focusing on the move and other things. :)
Interesting questions this week and I enjoyed your answers! Gel pens are just the best invention! Blessings!
ReplyDeleteHi Deb, I enjoy your adventures that you share with us. I used to be a multi book reader. I am reading an interesting book at night, but I barely finish the chapter when I feel my eyes get heavy and the book is heavy too! I have had to just stay off the news and now enjoy the Hallmark movies.
ReplyDeleteMystery/suspense tends to be my cozy and relaxing reading material, too. Isn't that funny? We curl up and relax with crime!
ReplyDeleteI enjoyed your answers. I love being in nature as well and I don't really watch a lot of tv
ReplyDeleteI like to keep busy but do know how to relax too. : )
ReplyDeleteReading and knitting are relaxing to me.
I enjoyed your answers as well. I am not a TV or movie watcher either. These days it's knitting, spinning, stitching, and reading that help me relax. I like to walk trails on the edge of town too.
ReplyDeleteGood answers and ways to relax. I too enjoy walking and being outdoors. I usually get a walk in daily but not much long hiking. I love to read and try to get a book weekly. I enjoy baking for friends and coworkers and that's a good stress reliever. The Temple is my place to really leave the world outside and just enjoy the peace and beauty there. Doing chair yoga helps me a lot but I've gotten away from it lately so I guess this is a good time to get back into it! Have a good relaxing rest of your week Deb.
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely photo of you! I agree the cares of the world are the worst source of worry. Focusing on our faith brings a true sense of peace though.
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