Soothed Without Food ...
* WAYS TO SOOTHE WITHOUT FOOD *
Someone was asking in another thread about how we could deal with stress and change in our lives -- instead of using food. I've been working on a thread in the Faith Forum called "Emotional Eating: How to Heal" where I included this post yesterday about using "REAL COMFORTS" to deal with these issues.
This is my own personal list -- what would you add to it? What do you do when you are stressed out and you need to relax?
1 -- listening to calming music; I got a new cd called "Vitality"
by Brewed Moods; it is so peaceful and soothing ...
2 -- reading good books
3 -- hugs from my furry baby (spouse & family & friends)
4 -- talking & sharing with caring people
5 -- rocking in my rocking chair
6 -- exercise (that you enjoy)
7 -- journalling (anything)
8 -- writing: I write songs and poems
9 -- playing musical instruments (my organ & piano)
10 -- singing (and practicing)
11 -- dancing
12 -- sitting on my porch in good weather
13 -- watching a beautiful sunrise or sunset
14 -- drawing or painting
15 -- crocheting or other crafts
16 -- reading the bible
17 -- being grateful, thankful, and praizing GOD
18 -- reciting mantras & affirmations
19 -- dare I say it -- loving S?X
20 -- a good cup of tea or java
21 -- a nice glass of wine
22 -- sleeping or napping
23 -- swimming
24 -- sunbathing
25 -- tai chi (my fave); or yoga, pilates, etc
26 -- watching or doing sports (that you love)
27 -- going to the beach; watching the surf
28 -- a walk or drive in the country
29 -- gardening (one of my faves)
30 -- flowers
31 -- bird-watching (our hobby)
32 -- a sitspa
33 -- a warm or cool shower
34 -- standing in the rain on a hot day
35 -- the sun shining on a cold day (ie winter)
36 -- a massage
37 -- someone rubbing my sore feet
38 -- fuzzy socks when cold
39 -- my fleece blanky while resting
40 -- getting your hair done
41 -- a manicure or pedicure
42 -- a lovely fire (fireplace or bonfire)
43 -- waterfalls (the sight and sound)
44 -- a starry night with a full moon
45 -- watching a funny or favorite movie
46 -- playing with children or pets
47 -- doing favorite puzzles
48 -- playing games
49 -- join a support club or site
50 -- meditating, contemplating, daydreaming, or Praying ...
50 + 1 -- Christmas lights & music!
Last edited by Justwant2Bhealthy; 12-18-2011 at 10:52 AM.
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