https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/otits-been-one-of-those-days-how-do-you-relax Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Sun, 03 May 2026 20:42:42 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/otits-been-one-of-those-days-how-do-you-relax/page/2#post-256949 Sat, 27 Nov 2010 17:10:37 +0000 LeahJanes 256949@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I swim. Nothing makes me feel better than a long pool session. It's the ultimate meditation - I concentrate on my breathing, and if I am feeling stressed I don't push myself to swim fast, just to glide along in the water. If I am near the ocean a swim there also does wonders. </p> <p>Failing either of those two; a hot bath, clean sheets and a crossword. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/otits-been-one-of-those-days-how-do-you-relax/page/2#post-256945 Sat, 27 Nov 2010 16:59:54 +0000 Michelle 256945@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Settling down to watch something with Corey will do it sometimes. But if on my own, I turn consistently to a scalding bath scented with either lemon or lavender bath oil. Follow it up with a cup of peppermint or chai tea (loose leaf), crack open the window, pile on the blankets, curl up with a book and drift away.<br /> For weekend relaxation, I love taking a long shower and going through my complete facial care regime, which involves steaming and a clay mask.<br /> Not a lot of workout fiends among us, I see. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/otits-been-one-of-those-days-how-do-you-relax/page/2#post-256844 Sat, 27 Nov 2010 13:02:07 +0000 RoseandJoan 256844@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thank you for sharing your de-stress methods, there are some very common themes. Thank heavens these days don't roll around too often! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/otits-been-one-of-those-days-how-do-you-relax/page/2#post-256833 Sat, 27 Nov 2010 09:41:51 +0000 Theresa 256833@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>What a great thread !!!</p> <p>Julie I've had a little practice with this in the past fortnight!!! (Who knew your car dying and having to be replaced right at the busiest time of the year would be so stressful LOL)</p> <p>I've been enjoying lots of mindless TV, or reading, before crawling into bed early and sleeping as late as possible.</p> <p>And food... anything, everything - you name it, I've been eating it!! Chocolate, biscuits, crackers and dip, savoury, sweet... I ate 16 profiteroles the other day *blush*....</p> <p>But, this weekend is the first I've had without the girls in a month, so I spent the morning tidying/cleaning and doing some jobs, had a little midday nap, mowed the yard this afternoon, then had a long shower where I exfoliated/washed/de-haired etc everything and am now relaxing with the laptop, a nice cold beer, just finished some lasagne for dinner and am heading to the kitchen for more snacks soon!</p> <p>It's AMAZING how much better I feel now!</p> <p>But, I'm going to try and incorporate some of the less unhealthy ideas here (like herbal teas and beach walks!!), next time!! So thanks for sharing girls! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/otits-been-one-of-those-days-how-do-you-relax/page/2#post-256180 Thu, 25 Nov 2010 11:50:17 +0000 Lisa 256180@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>If this is during the day, tea and chocolate are good stress relievers. I will also start to chew gum like a fiend. If this is evening, wine or herbal tea work well. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/otits-been-one-of-those-days-how-do-you-relax#post-256136 Thu, 25 Nov 2010 06:59:09 +0000 mumtojessandluke 256136@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm fairly similar to you. Chocolate, bath with the kids and internet. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/otits-been-one-of-those-days-how-do-you-relax#post-256133 Thu, 25 Nov 2010 06:48:21 +0000 AJ 256133@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Chocolate, mint herbal tea, foot rubs from hubby and a comedy show/movie on TV. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/otits-been-one-of-those-days-how-do-you-relax#post-256132 Thu, 25 Nov 2010 06:43:44 +0000 Sally 256132@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>wine...gewertztraminer or pinot gris </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/otits-been-one-of-those-days-how-do-you-relax#post-256126 Thu, 25 Nov 2010 06:36:01 +0000 Jenava 256126@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>hmmm... I'll go with two parts gin, one part campari and one part sweet vermouth... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/otits-been-one-of-those-days-how-do-you-relax#post-256123 Thu, 25 Nov 2010 06:32:54 +0000 yublocka 256123@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Have to join everyone else in the wine camp. Preferably a chardonnay or a shiraz. Or if it's a really hot day, icey cold cider!!!</p> <p>Often a walk along the beach will help clear out the cobwebs beforehand and make me feel somewhat human again first!</p> <p>In an ideal world I'd say the wine should be consumed in a hot bubble bath, but we don't have one of those. Someday!!! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/otits-been-one-of-those-days-how-do-you-relax#post-256066 Thu, 25 Nov 2010 03:34:27 +0000 Golden 256066@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>wine, internet surfing... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/otits-been-one-of-those-days-how-do-you-relax#post-256045 Thu, 25 Nov 2010 02:54:06 +0000 Steffie 256045@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hah, two words: cabernet sauvignon.</p> <p>:) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/otits-been-one-of-those-days-how-do-you-relax#post-256043 Thu, 25 Nov 2010 02:48:27 +0000 Kristine 256043@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>A walk with the dogs, a hot shower, a little yoga. Reading in bed under the heated blanket. That sounds good, I think I'll do that. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/otits-been-one-of-those-days-how-do-you-relax#post-256033 Thu, 25 Nov 2010 02:06:00 +0000 Kari 256033@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Tea, popcorn, a soft couch, a warm fire (or since I don't build fires in my apartment, candles lit in the fireplace grate), comfortable at-home loungewear, and a favorite book or movie.</p> <p>(I hope that your day improves, Julie! Sorry to hear that it was stressful.) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/otits-been-one-of-those-days-how-do-you-relax#post-256031 Thu, 25 Nov 2010 01:56:37 +0000 Marigold 256031@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Me, myself and the internet LOL. Can't go wrong with that! I love chocolate, as well </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/otits-been-one-of-those-days-how-do-you-relax#post-256028 Thu, 25 Nov 2010 01:45:10 +0000 JewelryGirl 256028@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>In the morning if I need a relaxer - Woodland Flute CD or something else soft playing, candles lit (for aroma), windows open (for breeze if it's nice out)/slippers &amp; comfy pj's if it's not, nice hot cup of coffee w/special creamer of the season (mocha peppermint right now or something like that) &amp; surf these wonderful fashion blogs/forum and just enjoy the morning slowly.... </p> <p>Middle of the day or 1st day of vacation - massage (oh preferrably on the beach feeling the breeze, listening to the waves rush in)....</p> <p>In the evening - nice glass of red wine, rich cheeses/specialty crackers, olives, followed by dark chocolate, candles, and sometimes a dip in the hot tub with hubby &amp; some good oldie's on (that would probably be '80's for me...) - ohh &amp; if it was a perfect night the snow would be falling...</p> <p>I feel relaxed just thinking about it all! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/otits-been-one-of-those-days-how-do-you-relax#post-256027 Thu, 25 Nov 2010 01:41:59 +0000 bj1111 256027@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>a good moan at my hubs, unless he's the stressor...then it's chocolate or potato chips or what have you.</p> <p>interesting that food and drink are so popular as comfort objects/rituals. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/otits-been-one-of-those-days-how-do-you-relax#post-256017 Thu, 25 Nov 2010 00:47:41 +0000 Sparky 256017@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>If it's at the end of the day, either a glass of good red wine or a cup of mint herbal tea, some dark chocolate and I prop myself lengthwise on the sofa with legs flopped over DH's lap. Then either a book or the laptop join me and life is perfect. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/otits-been-one-of-those-days-how-do-you-relax#post-256007 Wed, 24 Nov 2010 23:56:59 +0000 Queen Mum 256007@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>a glass of wine and an evening of YLF </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/otits-been-one-of-those-days-how-do-you-relax#post-256005 Wed, 24 Nov 2010 23:45:45 +0000 MsMary 256005@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>The interwebs on my laptop, the 65-inch HDTV in the living room, a glass of wine, and a chat with DH on the cell phone from distant cities or live and in person. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/otits-been-one-of-those-days-how-do-you-relax#post-256003 Wed, 24 Nov 2010 23:42:40 +0000 anne 256003@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>If in the middle of the day - sit down with a cup of tea and something to read.<br /> At the end of the day - curl up on the couch under a blanket and watch (currently) Gilmour Girls or Upstairs Downstairs </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/otits-been-one-of-those-days-how-do-you-relax#post-255996 Wed, 24 Nov 2010 23:25:10 +0000 annagybe 255996@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm in the wine camp as well. I also like to use my favorite coconut almond shower gel. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/otits-been-one-of-those-days-how-do-you-relax#post-255995 Wed, 24 Nov 2010 23:24:33 +0000 CK 255995@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>A glass of wine and surfing the net - by myself. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/otits-been-one-of-those-days-how-do-you-relax#post-255981 Wed, 24 Nov 2010 23:13:15 +0000 Angie 255981@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hot fast shower, tea, cake, and a lap full of puppies. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/otits-been-one-of-those-days-how-do-you-relax#post-255951 Wed, 24 Nov 2010 22:31:24 +0000 puffenstuff 255951@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Mmm usually it's Turkish Delight. If i'm after some cheering up these websites usually fit the bill</p> <p><a href="http://dogs.icanhascheezburger.com/" rel="nofollow">http://dogs.icanhascheezburger.com/</a><br /> <a href="http://gofugyourself.celebuzz.com/" rel="nofollow">http://gofugyourself.celebuzz.com/</a> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/otits-been-one-of-those-days-how-do-you-relax#post-255944 Wed, 24 Nov 2010 22:11:43 +0000 elpgal 255944@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>My current favorite is back to back episodes of Madmen. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/otits-been-one-of-those-days-how-do-you-relax#post-255939 Wed, 24 Nov 2010 22:00:11 +0000 taylor 255939@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>My day has been rather stressful..and it is still early I just had 2 butterfingers...what's next!! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/otits-been-one-of-those-days-how-do-you-relax#post-255937 Wed, 24 Nov 2010 21:56:15 +0000 Scarlet 255937@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>A foot spa thingy? I need that. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/otits-been-one-of-those-days-how-do-you-relax#post-255925 Wed, 24 Nov 2010 21:43:41 +0000 ticksgirl 255925@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Glass of wine and bath with Lush Avobath bomb, then retire to bed with a good book (currently re-reading Harry Potter). </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/otits-been-one-of-those-days-how-do-you-relax#post-255922 Wed, 24 Nov 2010 21:41:14 +0000 Barbara 255922@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Pinot Grigio in a beautiful glass sipped slowly with some REALLY rich cheese and thin whole grain crackers. AHHH.<br /> Then maybe some dark chocolate after the wine. </p>