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For workaholics like authors, relaxing is a challenge! If it is for
you too, want some insights in what your fave authors do to get peace of mind
and body?
What are mine? I walk 3x a week. I swim 6 laps every other day. I do yoga often and at the end
of each day? I cook, baby! I cut
things. I whack them. I sauté and braise them. I wrestle with them sometimes.
All while sipping my favorite wine for the evening!
Here are a few of my favorite buddies’ methods. And yes, all are
members of the Sassy Seven! http://www.sassyseven.com
First up, friend Brenna Zinn ( http://www.brennazinn.com) declares, “Relaxing is hard for me. I have a strong,
relentless drive to constantly do something, be productive in some way or think
about what has to be done. I often wake up at 2 a.m. with my mind wide
awake and ready to start the day. My body might disagree, but my mind
rules supreme.
“Because of this, my
kind of relaxation is more cerebral. When I can shut off my head, forget
the world around me, and just be in the moment is the time I'm most relaxed.
Usually, when I ride my bike or practice yoga, I can achieve relaxation.
“Playing poker,
especially in Vegas, gets me there too. Even if I'm losing. But
topping my list is when I'm hanging around my girlfriends, laughing, and maybe
having a few drinks. Those relaxing moments are truly cherished.”
Sassy 7 buddy, Nicole
Austin ( http://www.nicoleaustin.com)
says, “Number One on my list? Go to the
gym. Yes, I can hear the groans already but it’s true. The gym is the one place
where I can let my very active mind relax. I pop in my headphones, turn on my
iTunes dance mix and drift away. When I skip going to the gym I have no energy
and sleep issues so it’s an absolute must for me!
“Second
fave? My new favorite relaxation
is going for a massage. Ahhhh, now that’s the ticket. I go once a month—sometimes
two—close my eyes and let hot young men with strong hands rub the knots out of
my shoulders, neck, arms, back and legs. I always walk out of there feeling
like an overcooked noodle. So good!I love stories where the hero and heroine are total opposites,
they just clash, but all that intense clashing
creates undeniable passion. A passion neither can ignore for long. Where
there's smoke.”
Oh, AMEN,
Nic!
And let’s hear from non-stop Desiree
Holt! (http://www.desireeholt.com) Does
she relax? Ever?
“I love to relax on my new back porch
with my e-reader and a sippy cup of whipped cream vodka. By the time I finish
both I'm relaxed as hell. In the
fall I love to relax with football, although some people would say it makes me
manic! But that's where the vodka comes in.”
Now, what are your favorite chillaxin’
ways?
Tell us! And to one who comments, I
will give away one of mine of your choice!!!
And do Get Naughty with all 7 of us
Sassy ones at our NAUGHTY SLEEPOVER in February. (http://www.sassyseven.com)
1 comment:
Great topic, Cerise. I love sports so whenever I'm watching a good game, no matter how intense, I'm not thinking about work. A poker player and craps player, if I'm in a casino, I'm relaxed. Walking and swimming do the trick, too, as long as I'm not on a schedule and trying to squeeze in a few minutes of exercise. ;)
Love your blog. I'll be back to visit again.
Destiny Blaine
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