Nov 11, 2011

Pac-Man For Hippies — A Giveaway

In 1993, Bossy and her brother and her son and her mother found themselves in a minivan on their way to Florida to visit friends and family:

At the time, everyone in that minivan was preparing for a major change. Bossy had recently decided to live somewhere other than the city and was fretting her next move. Bossy’s son would soon leave his old school and friends and move where he had neither. Bossy’s brother was about to travel with a band for an extended stay in Japan, where he would meet his eventual wife. And Bossy’s mom was in her own post-divorce flux and feeling the crossroads of her collective offspring.

Bossy and her brother and her son and her mother passed their thirty-four collective hours in the car giggling, plotting their next pulled pork sandwich, and, mostly, listening to Deepak Chopra.

Deepak Chopra is a doctor, spiritual guide, and motivational speaker spiritual doctor guide. At the time, he had just released a series of audio cassettes because Gah had not yet invented technology. And this series of audio cassettes was called Journey Into Healing: Awakening the Wisdom Within You, but you can call it Journey Into Healing: Awakening the Wisdom Within You for short.

And there in that sound booth dressed as a Mazda Minivan, Bossy and her brother and her son and her mother discovered that the way they think and feel and behave alters their biology.

Right there on the ribbon of those antiquated magnetic tapes, Deep Dark Chocolate Deepak Chopra professed that the concept of aging isn’t a given; through meditation, a sturdy belief system, and simple exercises, one can keep oneself youthful.

Fast forward nearly twenty years when Bossy is a muckle of frizz in the midst of a divorce, and Bossy’s friend Deepak Chopra thought Bossy might benefit from receiving and reviewing a copy of Deepak Chopra’s Leela, a collaboration with THQ.

That’s right, there’s a meditation video game. At first, Bossy thought it was a strange pairing of concepts: stress-relief and video game. And Bossy doubted her ability to become one with the universe when the desk inches from her enlightened fingertips was piled with last year’s paperwork, and the extra blankets were forming Mount Fuji in the corner of the family room:

But before long, thanks to the measured timbre of Deepak’s wise voice, Bossy was getting into it:

Leela is split into two parts. Play invites users to connect with their chakras through gentle movements, performing such tasks as grabbing circles of energy and riding those currents up to the sky, which is hippy for You collect energy by twisting your upper body to the left and right to move light bubbles to the top of the screen:

The second part of Leela is Reflect, which is guided or independent meditation allowing you to focus on breathing and turning your attention within.

In conclusion, Bossy would prefer to meditate in a breezy light-filled artist’s loft one block from Laguna Beach. But since this isn’t Bossy’s lot in life, at least Leela encourages its participants to carve a part out of each day to slow down the crazy and focus on the mind and body.

And who exactly can’t benefit from that?

This is where you come into it.

Bossy’s friends at her ad network and Deepak Chopra are partnering to give away one Wii console and one copy of Leela to one lucky Bossy reader! All you have to do to be entered for a chance to win is comment below, answering the question, How do you currently relieve stress?

Here are the official rules:

No duplicate comments allowed.

However, you may receive (2) total entries by selecting from the following entry methods:

a) Leave a comment in response to the sweepstakes prompt on this post

b) Tweet about this giveaway and leave the URL to that tweet in a comment on this post

c) Blog about this giveaway and leave the URL to that post in a comment on this post

d) For those with no Twitter or blog, read the official rules to learn about an alternate form of entry.

This giveaway is open to US Residents age 18 or older.

Winners will be selected via random draw, and will be notified by e-mail.

You have 72 hours to get back to Bossy, otherwise a new winner will be selected.

The Official Rules are available here.

This sweepstakes runs from 11/11/2011 – 12/8/2011.

Be sure to visit the Promotions & Prizes page on BlogHer.com where you can read other bloggers’ reviews and find more chances to win! Good luck Bossy’s council!

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463 comments

1. 1
   on November 11th, 2011 at 1:28 pm
   Kristy said:

   I relax by reading and, lately, playing around on my ipad.


2. 2
   on November 11th, 2011 at 1:38 pm
   Wild Granma said:

   hot fresh baked choclate chip cookies and ice cold milk worked really well for a long time…now I’m stressed over my weight! So now I like to watch my 7 cats play and my 2 horses graze and try not to stress over all the fences that need mending…..I think I could use this game…


3. 3
   on November 11th, 2011 at 1:40 pm
   The Domestic Goddess said:

   Sex. Lots of it. And potatoes. But totally not at the same time. Because that would be EW.


4. 4
   on November 11th, 2011 at 1:40 pm
   Z. Mulls said:

   Generally, it’s a combination of alcohol and Netflix. And sometimes it’s cooking while listening to songs.


5. 5
   on November 11th, 2011 at 1:41 pm
   The Domestic Goddess said:

   Tweeted!
   https://twitter.com/#!/thedgoddess/status/135049386420994048


6. 6
   on November 11th, 2011 at 1:42 pm
   Kay said:

   Relax? I don’t think I have a clue what that is most of the time. I do however relax when I’m on our houseboat on a nice sandy beach in the summer. A good book and cocktail in hand of course!!!! AHHHHHHH!


7. 7
   on November 11th, 2011 at 1:43 pm
   Jennifer H. said:

   I usually hold everything in and keep on truckin along until I either get drunk or someone says the wrong thing at the wrong time and I unload on everyone around me. But in a joking funny way, you know, at my own expense.


8. 8
   on November 11th, 2011 at 1:46 pm
   Jennifer H. said:

   I tweeted about the give-a-way!

   https://twitter.com/#!/JynnLynn


9. 9
   on November 11th, 2011 at 1:48 pm
   Lori said:

   Wine is my drug of choice for relaxing, but reading helps too. I tried meditation, but it made me nervous to just sit there.


10. 10
    on November 11th, 2011 at 1:50 pm
    Christine said:

    How do I currently relieve stress? I don’t. Or… well… I drink. But the dr. says a glass of red wine a day is good for me. I just haven’t shown him the glass I use.


11. 11
    on November 11th, 2011 at 1:50 pm
    Jess Feinman said:

    Bone-tired Bossy is just as beautiful as all the other incarnations of Bossy.


12. 12
    on November 11th, 2011 at 1:52 pm
    Anita said:

    A shot of tequila or a bottle of wine. Whichever is handy.
    ps. how does someone age 18 years and get better looking?


13. 13
    on November 11th, 2011 at 2:02 pm
    dgm said:

    Strenuous physical activity. Nothing like it. Also, lots of deep breathing.


14. 14
    on November 11th, 2011 at 2:05 pm
    Brenda said:

    I laugh at Craig Ferguson on The Late Late Show after working second shift. Guaranteed stress reliever!


15. 15
    on November 11th, 2011 at 2:05 pm
    The Modern Gal said:

    Running — and let me be clear, I’m not a runner. I also find the act of cooking relieves my stress a bit.


16. 16
    on November 11th, 2011 at 2:17 pm
    Corinne said:

    This relax word you speak of, what is that?!?!
    I make sure to spend 30 minutes reading at night before I go to sleep…that or drink heavily.
    Have a great Friday!


17. 17
    on November 11th, 2011 at 2:22 pm
    Bev said:

    Snuggling with our grands is the best stress reliever I’ve found! Since they live a couple thousand miles away, I sure could use this in between visits though!!!


18. 18
    on November 11th, 2011 at 2:25 pm
    Robin said:

    Walking and breathing. 2 – 4 miles per day. I still need this game though. Want. Need. *sigh*


19. 19
    on November 11th, 2011 at 2:29 pm
    WebSavvyMom said:

    –>Closing my eyes, taking a deep breath and picturing myself walking on the beach. If that doesn’t help, I drive the short three miles to the actual beach and try it again.


20. 20
    on November 11th, 2011 at 2:32 pm
    Sharon said:

    I relax by dragging myself out of bed at 5:00 am for bootcamp. Because when I start my day off with exercise I always feel better. Chocolate doesn’t hurt of course either.


21. 21
    on November 11th, 2011 at 2:40 pm
    Caroline said:

    I eat some cheese. I hassle my bird. I listen to Cake or Morphine or U2 or Led Zeppelin REALLY LOUD on my iPod. I try to sleep it away. I READ THIS BLOG!!!


22. 22
    on November 11th, 2011 at 2:50 pm
    Sandy Shoes said:

    I.Drink.Heavily.


23. 23
    on November 11th, 2011 at 2:50 pm
    Chris Moon said:

    I go into my sewing room and lose myself amongst the stacks of pretty fabrics to make quilts. I LOVE pulling out fabric, selecting which ones go together and make beautiful music on my design wall. My mind complete switches gears and goes to a place without crazy bosses, fussy husbands, chubby VISA bills or barfy cats.

    (Wine helps here too, but that usually means I need to reconsider my color choices in the harsh light of the next day.)


24. 24
    on November 11th, 2011 at 2:51 pm
    dexter said:

    I relax by taking xanax, but I would like to give Deep dark Chocolate a try!!!!!!!!


25. 25
    on November 11th, 2011 at 2:58 pm
    nycwhofan said:

    I relax by eating yummy cheese or chocolate. Which, as the pounds pile on, adds to original stress. Which I then relieve by bouncing around youtube and looking a cute puppy or British Invasion band videos. Leela sounds less time-consuming and caloric, so thanks for chance to win.


26. 26
    on November 11th, 2011 at 3:01 pm
    Tree said:

    mike’s hard limeade, very cold and only after 4 pm
    (isn’t this a ten-word tuesday entry too?)


27. 27
    on November 11th, 2011 at 3:07 pm
    Julie G. said:

    Quiet. Glorious, peaceful quiet.


28. 28
    on November 11th, 2011 at 3:08 pm
    Cage Free Family said:

    I read Eckhart Tolle or Miguel Ruiz. Sometimes I take a bath, others I just hide in the bathroom from the three kids. I’ve heard a lot about, but never read, Deepak Chopra, and since I’ve just given up sugar (and therefore my real deep dark chocolate) I could use something like this more than ever!


29. 29
    on November 11th, 2011 at 3:17 pm
    Rachel said:

    Currently working on new ways to relieve stress that do not involve things that are bad for you…Would sure LOVE some help from Deep Dark Chocolate! And I love the image of those three generations of Bossy’s family in that traveling sound booth getting their good energy on together.


30. 30
    on November 11th, 2011 at 3:21 pm
    Rachel said:

    Here’s my Tweet about the giveaway FTW!
    http://twitter.com/#!/RAllenmedia


31. 31
    on November 11th, 2011 at 3:25 pm
    Linda Stewart said:

    Before my surgery I relieved stress by eating. Since gastric bypass surgery stress eating is not an option so I take the other way out and exercise. Usually walking on the treadmill will take away my worries.


32. 32
    on November 11th, 2011 at 3:33 pm
    Rooth said:

    ^ Linda Stewardt Me too! I also walk and took up crocheting again and I also uhmmm do the Mmmmmm thing if you know what I mean


33. 33
    on November 11th, 2011 at 3:53 pm
    AmyG said:

    I play Mah Jongg online. Oh wait, that leaves me feeling more stressed! Glass of wine and a movie I’ve seen 20 times before helps. Also, have some beautiful meditations written by my Mom that brought me back from the edge of sanity.


34. 34
    on November 11th, 2011 at 3:55 pm
    elif said:

    I hide from everybody and let my brain wander.


35. 35
    on November 11th, 2011 at 4:06 pm
    Yana said:

    Yoga. Reading (i.e. escaping into another world where I can think about someone else’s problems for a change).


36. 36
    on November 11th, 2011 at 4:08 pm
    yvonne nc said:

    paddling the river, laughing with friends and a little wine.


37. 37
    on November 11th, 2011 at 4:09 pm
    Debby said:

    Running. Except now running may be causing back/neck issues which = sleeping isn’t happening so there goes stress relief. Argh


38. 38
    on November 11th, 2011 at 4:22 pm
    marguerite said:

    I have found that I stress out and have insomnia if I go to bed too early. So, even if I’m exhausted at 9 pm when I finally get my daughter to go to bed, I read in bed til about 11 or 11:30, then fall asleep. Usually that lets me sleep through the night.


39. 39
    on November 11th, 2011 at 4:24 pm
    Courtney said:

    The old fashioned way – I “do it” with my husband


40. 40
    on November 11th, 2011 at 4:24 pm
    Gretchen said:

    Very hot yoga.


41. 41
    on November 11th, 2011 at 4:25 pm
    Dan said:

    I hang out with 7th graders all day. Which allows me to immediatley relax when they are gone. I defy anyone to find stress relief more quickly.


42. 42
    on November 11th, 2011 at 4:29 pm
    liza said:

    I have a daily yoga practice, cook, read and take a lot of baths. ; )

    Thanks Bossy!


43. 43
    on November 11th, 2011 at 4:29 pm
    Nimble said:

    Fave stress relief: thrift store shopping. What I wish I did more of: exercise.


44. 44
    on November 11th, 2011 at 4:31 pm
    Al said:

    does it reflect poorly on me if I say I use alcohol to de-stress? It probably does, doesn’t it?


45. 45
    on November 11th, 2011 at 4:45 pm
    JaneK said:

    halloween candy, wine (strong red),and Frazier episodes on netflix….. not sure what I’ll do when candy runs out….


46. 46
    on November 11th, 2011 at 4:59 pm
    Julie C. said:

    Have a glass wine!


47. 47
    on November 11th, 2011 at 5:07 pm
    Arli said:

    Surfing the net, reading BOSSY and a few other blogs, and playing with the dog A LOT!


48. 48
    on November 11th, 2011 at 5:22 pm
    Aimee said:

    booze, whiskey to be exact, and lots of bad reality TV.


49. 49
    on November 11th, 2011 at 5:23 pm
    Jen said:

    smile and breathe….


50. 50
    on November 11th, 2011 at 5:35 pm
    Julie said:

    chocolate, gin and tonics, laying around in my sweats watching 30 Rock on netflix until I’m ready to throw up.

    I suspect this is not the healthiest way to handle the stress.


51. 51
    on November 11th, 2011 at 5:40 pm
    sheri said:

    Reading or a hot bath… preferably both!!


52. 52
    on November 11th, 2011 at 5:45 pm
    Alaina Mc said:

    Watching TV, preferably something funny, usually does the trick for me. Sometimes you just need to laugh or at least divert your mind for a little while.


53. 53
    on November 11th, 2011 at 5:49 pm
    Marilyn said:

    My first impulse was to say gin and tonic, but that’s only when it’s warm out, which it is not right now or for the foreseeable future. So plan b involves hot chocolate, streaming old movies on the iPad, and when the guilt builds up, swimming laps.


54. 54
    on November 11th, 2011 at 6:15 pm
    Rochelle said:

    My current stress relief is to zone out in front of the TV as much as possible when a 2 year old is clamoring for my attention before his bedtime. It doesn’t always work.


55. 55
    on November 11th, 2011 at 6:20 pm
    Emily said:

    I currently relieve stress by sleeping it away. I need to relieve stress by working out!


56. 56
    on November 11th, 2011 at 6:36 pm
    Kate said:

    Since I’m currently pregnant, most of my preferred stress relieving methods are frowned upon… drinking a bit with friends; long, hard workouts…

    So, honestly? I sleep and if I’m really stressed, I take my 3-year old for a very long walk through the neighborhood. Maybe, just maybe, I’ll make a cup of hot chocolate. (Shh! Don’t tell me that contains caffeine!)


57. 57
    on November 11th, 2011 at 6:44 pm
    janell said:

    i squeeze a stress ball and breath deeply and eat chocolate


58. 58
    on November 11th, 2011 at 7:21 pm
    Gretchen said:

    I go out to the garden. No one else wants to bother me there (they might be asked to help out) and I love the work and the peace. And there are rewards.


59. 59
    on November 11th, 2011 at 7:49 pm
    Beth said:

    Take the dog for a walk. Or a drag. Or be dragged by the dog. Anyway it involves the dog, a leash and tennis shoes.


60. 60
    on November 11th, 2011 at 8:09 pm
    Olivia said:

    Just reading this post caused Olivia enormous stress because she was all “WTF is Bossy talking about?” By the time Olivia read to the end of the comments she figured it had something to do with wine and since Olivia lives in Canada and is therefore not eligible to enter any contests anywhere and because she figures any suggestions she makes have to be legal she also goes with “wine”.

    Amen.


61. 61
    on November 11th, 2011 at 8:10 pm
    Golden said:

    Deep dark Chocolate! lol!

    So relaxing. Hrm. Well, I’d say I unwind with the laptop on my lap and some yummy drink next to me. All the kids are in bed. The room is dark.


62. 62
    on November 11th, 2011 at 8:22 pm
    rockle said:

    right now i relieve stress through sleeping, smoking, and eating way too much pumpkin roll. or pie. or whatever is available.


63. 63
    on November 11th, 2011 at 8:44 pm
    corrie said:

    It would seem Halloween candy… I have been strong for 10 days and now it calls me. The problem is the more I eat the more stressed I become. Then, a new day dawns and the cycle starts again! Help Deep Dark Chocolate!


64. 64
    on November 11th, 2011 at 8:53 pm
    Phillip said:

    Video games – sad but true


65. 65
    on November 11th, 2011 at 8:59 pm
    Megan said:

    Yeah typically my stress relief is not super healthy – eating…and then playing bejeweled… yeah…


66. 66
    on November 11th, 2011 at 9:21 pm
    Kathy from NJ said:

    I make cookies. Currently there is dough formed and ready to bake for more than 4,000 cookies in my freezer (Christmas is coming). I was greatly stressed over the lack of room in the freezer so I bought a new bigger one.


67. 67
    on November 11th, 2011 at 9:42 pm
    her ace in the hole said:

    I sniff on my kids’ hair. Or flop in front of Project Runway and ignore the rest of the house. Meditating is sexy. Bossy is also sexy in her meditating getup.


68. 68
    on November 11th, 2011 at 9:46 pm
    dawn said:

    I grab one of my dogs and head out for a walk.


69. 69
    on November 11th, 2011 at 10:04 pm
    Meh said:

    I drink heavily.


70. 70
    on November 11th, 2011 at 10:21 pm
    Amy said:

    Wine, mama- I drink wine


71. 71
    on November 11th, 2011 at 10:37 pm
    KathyB said:

    Leela is the coolest game ever made! I have never been a video game fan but this could change it.
    Lack of stress may be my stress. Go to a very gentle yoga class once a week. Read. Watch tv while messing around on laptop computer.
    Thank you , Bossy.


72. 72
    on November 11th, 2011 at 11:48 pm
    Ashton Blackman said:

    I over eat sweets AND spend time outside….


73. 73
    on November 12th, 2011 at 12:51 am
    April was in CT now CA said:

    Cooking.


74. 74
    on November 12th, 2011 at 1:12 am
    Paula dale said:

    Dancing! My most powerful stress reliever is dance.


75. 75
    on November 12th, 2011 at 1:12 am
    Amanda said:

    Netflix or blog surfing on IPad, time with boyfriend, walking the dog, reading, talking to the friends who know me best!


76. 76
    on November 12th, 2011 at 1:26 am
    Mara said:

    I drink red wine, go on long walks alone, and cuddle with my kids.


77. 77
    on November 12th, 2011 at 1:34 am
    Cactus Petunia said:

    Bossy, that’s my minivan! I relax mostly by not driving it.


78. 78
    on November 12th, 2011 at 2:15 am
    Maggie said:

    running or wine


79. 79
    on November 12th, 2011 at 2:24 am
    Amanda said:

    I relieve stress by crying. Yep, I’m “enlightened.”


80. 80
    on November 12th, 2011 at 2:32 am
    Maria said:

    I read or take a short nap.


81. 81
    on November 12th, 2011 at 4:02 am
    Kristi Kirschner said:

    When it is really bad, a glass of wine while soaking in a very hot bath.


82. 82
    on November 12th, 2011 at 8:13 am
    Jill said:

    Wine. And novels. And adequate sleep.


83. 83
    on November 12th, 2011 at 8:29 am
    Debra said:

    I run for miles and miles and then eat lots of chocolate


84. 84
    on November 12th, 2011 at 9:22 am
    Lindsay Bowerman said:

    I’m lucky enough to live on a horse farm, so if I’ve had a stressful day, I run up to the barn and snuggle with the horses. It always helps (along with some dark chocolate!)


85. 85
    on November 12th, 2011 at 9:50 am
    Raquel said:

    Well, why not?! I could you some calm and centering. Thanks!


86. 86
    on November 12th, 2011 at 11:12 am
    unmitigated me said:

    If I knew how to relax, I might not be so overwhelmed by the fact that my baby just got married. Every time she comes over, I want to hold on to her as long as I can. How whacked out is this? She lives. Across. The street. From me. And she has for the last year-and-a-half. With her lovely then boyfriend/now husband. And I am happy for her, and so, so sad for me.


87. 87
    on November 12th, 2011 at 11:27 am
    Mary said:

    I walk away. Or walk out. Which is not always the best choice, but I tried yoga and it didn’t take. So maybe this would if I could figure out how to turn my tv on.


88. 88
    on November 12th, 2011 at 1:00 pm
    Zannah said:

    I read. Or take a bath. Or both. Take a walk, go for a run, watch some light TV – anything that allows my brain to focus on one not stressful thing works for me.


89. 89
    on November 12th, 2011 at 1:12 pm
    Gma Lisa said:

    In the morning I run..in the evening I guzzle vino. I could use a mid-day stress reliever. This game could be just what I need!


90. 90
    on November 12th, 2011 at 1:30 pm
    Cindy in Walla Walla said:

    I’m trying to step away from the wine. Sigh. Sitting in the backyard and staring at the trees, birds and watching the dog chase squirrels is deeply relaxing and brings on the chuckles. Laughter might just be the best medicine for me.


91. 91
    on November 12th, 2011 at 1:39 pm
    FSB said:

    I try to relieve stress by taking a moment to drink a cup of tea or a hot bath. Meditation is always a great stress reliever.


92. 92
    on November 12th, 2011 at 1:55 pm
    Jen G said:

    Exercise, study and cook with my man. And cuddling.


93. 93
    on November 12th, 2011 at 2:00 pm
    Suzi said:

    Yoga, Pilates, cardio dance, Zumba, flexibility and barre classes. Exercising myself to death!


94. 94
    on November 12th, 2011 at 2:04 pm
    Cricket said:

    I let myself just zone out for a while. Most of the time my stress comes from having too much going on, so that permission to just be for a little bit is intensely liberating.


95. 95
    on November 12th, 2011 at 2:09 pm
    Kirsten said:

    A run and some wine (in that order).


96. 96
    on November 12th, 2011 at 2:57 pm
    Stephanie said:

    I relieve stress by drinking with friends. And laughing. Although I think meditation might be easier on my liver.


97. 97
    on November 12th, 2011 at 3:11 pm
    Em said:

    You can leave me out of the drawing because I already won something awesome from Bossy, but I had to say Chadd’s Ford! Wyeths! Cool!

    Also I should meditate but I tend to eat. This is not helpful behaviour. So I should probably go look at Wii’s and check this out.


98. 98
    on November 12th, 2011 at 3:30 pm
    dobes said:

    By living in Europe.


99. 99
    on November 12th, 2011 at 5:30 pm
    Ilana said:

    I walk around aimlessly muttering about how stressed out I am.


100. 100
     on November 12th, 2011 at 6:06 pm
     angie said:

     I relieve stress by working out. I do CrossFit and a CrossFit/MMA class. I get to hit and punch and kick in the MMA class and I love it. I’m also trying to become a runner. I’m kicking and screaming on that part, though, which is not really an effective way to run.


101. 101
     on November 12th, 2011 at 6:29 pm
     Sue Blake said:

     I eat, drink and sleep.


102. 102
     on November 12th, 2011 at 7:44 pm
     jerri said:

     eating worked for a while, then some medication, now stressing over fatness…..next might be drinking, and then…..


103. 103
     on November 12th, 2011 at 8:26 pm
     Denise said:

     My new favorite way to relax is knitting! I’m not great at it, but I sure enjoy it!


104. 104
     on November 12th, 2011 at 8:42 pm
     Rachael said:

     I destress by watching one of the first few harry potter movies, or cleaning the house – clear counters, put together couches, and clean floors make me relaxed.


105. 105
     on November 12th, 2011 at 8:56 pm
     em said:

     i relax by reading in a big ole rocking chair with some yago!


106. 106
     on November 12th, 2011 at 10:02 pm
     Tracy said:

     Currently, yoga and deep breathing.


107. 107
     on November 12th, 2011 at 10:02 pm
     Ashley Lopez said:

     going on long scenic drives while listening to soothing music helps me slow down and re-focus.


108. 108
     on November 12th, 2011 at 10:21 pm
     Sandra Bianco said:

     between work and picking up my 4y.o. from babysitters, I park my car in a relatively scenic parking lot and stare at the clouds. Best five minutes I afford myself every time.


109. 109
     on November 13th, 2011 at 12:21 am
     Julie Crosby said:

     I currently destress by reading a lot, hot baths, and sometimes margaritas.


110. 110
     on November 13th, 2011 at 12:26 am
     leslie said:

     I watch self-hypnosis videos on YouTube. Maybe someday it will work.


111. 111
     on November 13th, 2011 at 1:26 am
     Reticula said:

     I relieve stress by snuggling with my three-month-old granddaughter while she sleeps. Otherwise, I take a 15-minute nap almost every day and I eat lots of chocolate.


112. 112
     on November 13th, 2011 at 1:30 am
     Reticula said:

     I tweeted about this giveaway at http://twitter.com/#!/Rheticula .


113. 113
     on November 13th, 2011 at 1:54 am
     Angela said:

     I de-stress by reading blogs I always cross my fingers that Bossy has posted an update!


114. 114
     on November 13th, 2011 at 3:22 am
     mysuestories said:

     I love your blog and my kids want a WII this Christmas….Pick me! Pick me!


115. 115
     on November 13th, 2011 at 3:53 am
     Staci said:

     Listening to audiobooks on my phone while taking a walk. Especially audiobooks about meditation!


116. 116
     on November 13th, 2011 at 4:51 am
     Dee said:

     I relieve stress by taking dance classes and long walks on Sundays


117. 117
     on November 13th, 2011 at 4:52 am
     Dee said:

     tweeted http://twitter.com/#!/DeeGee13/status/135640675097120768 thanks for the chance!


118. 118
     on November 13th, 2011 at 5:54 am
     Linda said:

     Bossy – Are you OK? That post felt a little sadder than usual. Not that your awesome humor and bright light don’t shine through….

     I relieve stress by doing handwork. Embroidery, cross stitch, small stuffed objects, sometimes knitting or crocheting.


119. 119
     on November 13th, 2011 at 11:16 am
     Kelly Massman said:

     Yoga has worked for me in the past! I think I need to start doing it or something like what you’ve described here–I’ve been awfully tense and crabby lately!
     Thanks also for a chance to win!
     kmassmanATgmailDOTcom


120. 120
     on November 13th, 2011 at 11:20 am
     Jean H. said:

     walking and praying, usually simultaneously


121. 121
     on November 13th, 2011 at 11:53 am
     Bennet said:

     Yoga or old episodes of Arrested Development.


122. 122
     on November 13th, 2011 at 11:54 am
     Diane said:

     Depends on the season. Summer months: I run. Long and hard. Preferably in the desert among the rock formations and scenery.
     Winter months, when my cold-induced asthma drives me indoors, I drink hot tea, and push whatever is stressing me out to the back of my mind so I don’t have to think about it. Perhaps not as effective as I’d like, but the tea is great!


123. 123
     on November 13th, 2011 at 1:56 pm
     pam said:

     My greatest stress relief comes in the form of my two dogs. Walking, playing, chasing, whatever…


124. 124
     on November 13th, 2011 at 3:02 pm
     Megan said:

     I don’t really have a way to relax, which is why this game is intriguing to me. If I had to choose something, for fear of being disqualified from this giveaway, I’d say I relax by browsing Pinterest or by reading two sentences of a book before I fall asleep.


125. 125
     on November 13th, 2011 at 3:24 pm
     Cassie Sue said:

     My husband and my kids and my puppies. I try to spend one day a week doing minimal running around just to spend time with everyone.

     Also, running on the treadmill really fast until I can’t run anymore helps a lot too. When you’re out of breath you don’t think about much more than “omg, I’m going to die!”

     This game sounds much more relaxing and fun though. I’d like to give it a try!


126. 126
     on November 13th, 2011 at 3:58 pm
     linda said:

     Relax? What’s that?


127. 127
     on November 13th, 2011 at 4:08 pm
     Rachel said:

     Walking with dogs, it is sort of like dancing with wolves, but much safer.


128. 128
     on November 13th, 2011 at 5:54 pm
     Cat said:

     How do I relax? Yoga works and so does meditation. The problem? I do not seem to make time to actually do these things very often.


129. 129
     on November 13th, 2011 at 6:48 pm
     bossy's friend amy said:

     mmm, deep dark chocolate…


130. 130
     on November 13th, 2011 at 7:28 pm
     Julie said:

     Yes, chocolate does it for me. Deep, dark, light, Snicker’s bar, who cares?


131. 131
     on November 13th, 2011 at 7:51 pm
     janel said:

     read a book…


132. 132
     on November 13th, 2011 at 9:45 pm
     Amy Tong said:

     I tried to release stress by setting “me” time for myself each day, even just 10 to 15 minutes. It’s a good way to unwind, plan for the future…or just day dream about the next vacation.

     amy [at] utry [dot] it


133. 133
     on November 13th, 2011 at 9:51 pm
     Mary Steele Lawler said:

     I drink like a fish.


134. 134
     on November 13th, 2011 at 10:19 pm
     Deb Bueide said:

     Wine and yoga. And not in that order.


135. 135
     on November 13th, 2011 at 10:31 pm
     shellys said:

     Life has been so terribly stressful, I havent really been doing much- but I sure need to. Yoga and walking


136. 136
     on November 13th, 2011 at 11:28 pm
     Tracy said:

     I knit or cuddle my baby – mostly baby cuddling these days, as he doesn’t allow much knitting. (He’s so selfish)


137. 137
     on November 14th, 2011 at 12:26 am
     Ann said:

     I’m not even entering. I just think you are so funny. You and your family and your Deep Dark Delicious Chopra.


138. 138
     on November 14th, 2011 at 12:49 am
     Rondy said:

     I visit my acupuncturist/ massage therapist, for an hour of needles and massage and meditation, and at the end, my chi thanks me, my inner self is calm, and I feel I am right with the universe again.


139. 139
     on November 14th, 2011 at 12:49 am
     Rondy said:

     I visit my acupuncturist/ massage therapist, for an hour of needles and massage and meditation, and at the end, my chi thanks me, my inner self is calm, and I feel I am right with the universe again.


140. 140
     on November 14th, 2011 at 12:49 am
     Rondy said:

     I visit my acupuncturist/ massage therapist, for an hour of needles and massage and meditation, and at the end, my chi thanks me, my inner self is calm, and I feel I am right with the universe again.


141. 141
     on November 14th, 2011 at 12:49 am
     Rondy said:

     I visit my acupuncturist/ massage therapist, for an hour of needles and massage and meditation, and at the end, my chi is balanced, my inner self is calm, and I feel I am right with the universe again.


142. 142
     on November 14th, 2011 at 12:49 am
     Rondy said:

     I visit my acupuncturist/ massage therapist, for an hour of needles and massage and meditation, and at the end, my chi is balanced, my inner self is calm, and I feel I am right with the universe again.


143. 143
     on November 14th, 2011 at 1:55 am
     k said:

     I crochet and cry.


144. 144
     on November 14th, 2011 at 9:27 am
     Dawn in DC said:

     To relieve stress, I bake cookies. Lots of them. Then, to pre-empt any upcoming stress, I eat the cookies. Stressbusters, is what they are.


145. 145
     on November 14th, 2011 at 9:49 am
     Naomi Murphy said:

     read blogs, read a book, facebook, get outside.


146. 146
     on November 14th, 2011 at 10:03 am
     The Other Laura said:

     I walk and listen to Pema Chodron who has a voice that makes me want to hug every single person I come in contact with – much to the dismay of my neighbors who just want to put out their garbage or collect their newspapers in peace!


147. 147
     on November 14th, 2011 at 10:41 am
     Tawny said:

     I workout and molest my husband.


148. 148
     on November 14th, 2011 at 11:25 am
     dawny dee said:

     relieve stress? i dont have an answer. i just try to muscle thru it which is no plan at all and probably makes things worse.
     sigh.


149. 149
     on November 14th, 2011 at 11:27 am
     p.j. said:

     I participate in every wellness program I can at my workplace: lunch hour Monday & Friday aerobics, Wednesday yoga, and Zumba at the end of the day on Thursdays.
     If I were to win, I would share this with my cousin who is rife with anxiety issues.


150. 150
     on November 14th, 2011 at 11:32 am
     Ami said:

     I cope with stress via wine, reading escapist fiction, and the occasional massage. Also, calling my oldest friend and kvetching.


151. 151
     on November 14th, 2011 at 11:33 am
     elodie said:

     Workout.
     And sleep.


152. 152
     on November 14th, 2011 at 11:53 am
     Taylor said:

     I drink lots of wine. It doesn’t necessarily relieve the stress, but at least it makes me forget about it temporarily.


153. 153
     on November 14th, 2011 at 11:58 am
     Laura Jane said:

     To relieve stress I usually make art or vomit. Not allways in that order, this might really help me!!


154. 154
     on November 14th, 2011 at 12:23 pm
     Andrea said:

     I have a four-month old baby and work full time, so my relaxation consists of trying to get to bed at a decent time. Oh yeah, and Chicken McNuggets.


155. 155
     on November 14th, 2011 at 12:25 pm
     DawnA said:

     Exercise. 4 mornings a week keeps most of the stress at bay.


156. 156
     on November 14th, 2011 at 12:36 pm
     Alyssa said:

     I paint, draw or go for a bike ride. Nothing like fresh air to clear the head space.


157. 157
     on November 14th, 2011 at 1:11 pm
     Tami in NY said:

     I knit. I should walk because I need more exercise but for not it’s knitting.


158. 158
     on November 14th, 2011 at 1:14 pm
     Virginia C~ said:

     I relax by listening to music I love and singing at the top of my lungs. Also, a drink with friends never hurts.


159. 159
     on November 14th, 2011 at 1:47 pm
     Janet said:

     YOGA – but this sounds even better. Will you show this Grandma how to set up the Wii when I win it? Thanks.


160. 160
     on November 14th, 2011 at 2:14 pm
     Irma said:

     I use the drive time between activites to relax. That is pretty much it.


161. 161
     on November 14th, 2011 at 2:40 pm
     Adrienne gordon said:

     I do yoga to relieve stress


162. 162
     on November 14th, 2011 at 2:44 pm
     Gia said:

     A glass of wine and a quiet place to think.


163. 163
     on November 14th, 2011 at 3:06 pm
     JulieJ said:

     I vacuum the entire place!! hahaha


164. 164
     on November 14th, 2011 at 3:31 pm
     Lori said:

     I don’t know how relaxing it is, but my twice-weekly two-hour workouts with an awesome trainer sure do clear the mind for that amount of time. Whatever was annoying me when I went in isn’t as important when I drag myself out again.


165. 165
     on November 14th, 2011 at 4:32 pm
     Kizz said:

     When my dog, Emily, died in 2009 it took me about 4 months to realize that my brain was melting. I melted down pretty spectacularly when she died so it’s understandable that the long term version might go unnoticed. I finally figured out that my meditation time had been my dog walking. I never wore headphones and I rarely talked on the phone when I walked her and I let her decide where we’d go so it was basically just 30 minutes of letting my mind do its own thing. Without her I wasn’t walking or slowing down or dealing at all so I had to figure out where to find that time on purpose. Now I have Eddie, he’s a smaller, peppier, higher maintenance dog but I’m getting my meditation groove back on, albeit in smaller chunks.


166. 166
     on November 14th, 2011 at 4:35 pm
     Kizz said:

     I tweeted about the giveaway, too. Because I love Twitter.


167. 167
     on November 14th, 2011 at 5:00 pm
     joeinvegas said:

     Video games, takes my mind away from reality. So I am fairly close to this . .


168. 168
     on November 14th, 2011 at 5:03 pm
     Laurie Ann said:

     Laughter, wine, sex. Life is good!


169. 169
     on November 14th, 2011 at 6:21 pm
     Margaret Smith said:

     I like to go for a long walk around our neighborhood. I really find that I feel much less stressed after a long walk. Thanks so much.
     rickpeggysmith(at)aol(dot)com


170. 170
     on November 14th, 2011 at 6:23 pm
     Margaret Smith said:

     I tweeted: https://twitter.com/#!/peg42/status/136207175071698944
     Thanks
     rickpeggysmith(at)aol(dot)com


171. 171
     on November 14th, 2011 at 6:28 pm
     jeri said:

     I eat. Too much. It doesn’t work. Still stressed. And overweight!


172. 172
     on November 14th, 2011 at 6:50 pm
     Steph said:

     Alcohol and a good book!


173. 173
     on November 14th, 2011 at 7:09 pm
     Kathleen said:

     Sex always relieves my stress but not always available so I will go with bubble bath.

     kport207 at gmail dot com


174. 174
     on November 14th, 2011 at 7:43 pm
     Kiara said:

     I relax by taking a long bubble bath.
     austma7@aol.com


175. 175
     on November 14th, 2011 at 8:38 pm
     Megan in Austin said:

     I relieve stress by fretting over it for way longer than necessary. And eating. Eating more than necessary.


176. 176
     on November 14th, 2011 at 9:15 pm
     Angela@BeggingTheAnswer said:

     I take a nap. But in my dreams I’m doing yoga.


177. 177
     on November 14th, 2011 at 9:20 pm
     Jacob LaFountaine said:

     Long walks


178. 178
     on November 14th, 2011 at 9:31 pm
     Theresa said:

     wine or other alcohol. I used to exercise daily but haven’t lately. really need to get back on that routine! The wine and lack of exercise are beginning to show!


179. 179
     on November 14th, 2011 at 9:58 pm
     Ann F said:

     I relieve stress with a hot bath, a glass of wine and a good book.

     abfantom at yahoo dot com


180. 180
     on November 14th, 2011 at 10:08 pm
     Douglas Houston said:

     I like going to the gym to relieve stress, by the time I am done I don’t have the energy left to be stressed.


181. 181
     on November 14th, 2011 at 10:09 pm
     Douglas Houston said:

     Tweeted
     http://twitter.com/#!/DDX15/status/136264457084092417


182. 182
     on November 14th, 2011 at 10:36 pm
     Windy said:

     Workouts and wine.


183. 183
     on November 14th, 2011 at 11:27 pm
     Heidi said:

     Therapy. And drinking.


184. 184
     on November 15th, 2011 at 12:29 am
     Shaunda Eppes said:

     I relax on the couch after everyone’s asleep with a book
     Shaunda.Eppes at gmail dot com


185. 185
     on November 15th, 2011 at 12:31 am
     Shaunda Eppes said:

     Tweet;
     https://twitter.com/#!/Timshaun291/status/136299244188479490
     Shaunda.Eppes at gmail dot com


186. 186
     on November 15th, 2011 at 1:05 am
     cyn said:

     moving my body or mouth or watching someone move theirs… i.e. talking to friends, exercise, dance, walk, yoga, chewing gum (back to mouth), eating (not so much but some), drinking coffee (mouth again), lying on couch and watching movies (last category). sometimes meditating.
     but that game would help!


187. 187
     on November 15th, 2011 at 3:52 am
     Rebecca Graham said:

     I take a break and read for a while.


188. 188
     on November 15th, 2011 at 4:06 am
     Theresa Jenkins said:

     …about an hour in a steamy hot bath;a glass of wine punch on the rocks and a good book


189. 189
     on November 15th, 2011 at 4:07 am
     jose benavides said:

     I relieve stress by meditating and just putting on candles.. giant_gummi_bear@yahoo.com


190. 190
     on November 15th, 2011 at 4:07 am
     Theresa Jenkins said:

     https://twitter.com/#!/TheresaJenkins/status/136354539828813824


191. 191
     on November 15th, 2011 at 10:00 am
     km said:

     Reading by the fire . And Wine


192. 192
     on November 15th, 2011 at 10:08 am
     Shanna said:

     I relieve stress just like any normal working mother of an 18 year old and a 3.5 year old with SO MUCH attitude, the 3.5 year old not the 18 year old, by pulling my hair out, screaming at the kids, the cats, the dog and my husband. That is normal right? That is what the game will help me with? And who is the “crazy lady” that posted she has time for sex? That is just foolishness. Just kidding whoever you were.


193. 193
     on November 15th, 2011 at 10:21 am
     Emily R. said:

     I relieve stress by exercising, taking the time to talk with friends & also my getting a little “me” time.

     mscoffee77(AT)juno(DOT)com


194. 194
     on November 15th, 2011 at 10:49 am
     jamie said:

     cook and eat. I can’t say I have a healthy relationship with food.


195. 195
     on November 15th, 2011 at 12:25 pm
     Amy Zachek said:

     I relieve stress by spending time with just myself and nature. Nothing is more therapeutic!


196. 196
     on November 15th, 2011 at 12:26 pm
     Amy Zachek said:

     https://twitter.com/#!/getbackzack/status/136480035468087297


197. 197
     on November 15th, 2011 at 12:26 pm
     Sarah Hirsch said:

     my favorite way to find peace and relieve stress is to give my mind ‘quiet time’ without interruption, just to mellow out.


198. 198
     on November 15th, 2011 at 12:47 pm
     crystle tellerday said:

     listen to music


199. 199
     on November 15th, 2011 at 1:46 pm
     Lim said:

     I take the puppy for a slow, extended walk.


200. 200
     on November 15th, 2011 at 2:49 pm
     Mandy said:

     single mom of three relieves stress by sleeping. whenever and wherever I can get it. or wine. wine works.


201. 201
     on November 15th, 2011 at 3:56 pm
     Tarah said:

     I’ve found the best way to relieve stress is to receive a giant bear hug from my husband. I just feel the stress and anxiety melt away.


202. 202
     on November 15th, 2011 at 4:15 pm
     Scottsdale Girl said:

     Mmmmm Dark Chocolate. My stress relief is either screaming at the top of my lungs or laying on the floor letting the dogs go crazy licking my face. And stepping on my hair.


203. 203
     on November 15th, 2011 at 4:46 pm
     Lori said:

     I go ballroom or salsa dancing. Really!


204. 204
     on November 15th, 2011 at 5:05 pm
     Tracey said:

     Cleaning vigorously. Followed by wine.


205. 205
     on November 15th, 2011 at 5:29 pm
     LI Laura said:

     Double stuf oreos and a nap. In that order.


206. 206
     on November 15th, 2011 at 5:57 pm
     Micah said:

     My girlfriend brings me peace of mind. I’ll also be honest and say that marijuana relaxes me like no other.


207. 207
     on November 15th, 2011 at 6:04 pm
     Denise B. said:

     I stay relaxed and stress-free by keeping calm no matter what the situation.


208. 208
     on November 15th, 2011 at 6:05 pm
     Geoff K said:

     I currently relieve stress by letting it all out on the tennis court – no matter how bad a day I’m having, clearing my mind and just focusing on hitting the ball for an hour or two somehow always makes me think a lot more positively and optimistically afterward!


209. 209
     on November 15th, 2011 at 6:07 pm
     Geoff K said:

     I tweeted: http://twitter.com/#!/guettel78/status/136565859589165056


210. 210
     on November 15th, 2011 at 7:32 pm
     courtney b said:

     i take a nice relaxing bath and read a good book


211. 211
     on November 15th, 2011 at 7:33 pm
     courtney b said:

     tweet

     http://twitter.com/#!/MeandBells/status/136587590349500416


212. 212
     on November 15th, 2011 at 8:10 pm
     buttmuffin said:

     i take long baths…


213. 213
     on November 15th, 2011 at 8:11 pm
     buttmuffin said:

     https://twitter.com/#!/buttmuffin/status/136597181212798976


214. 214
     on November 15th, 2011 at 10:08 pm
     kathy said:

     I eat, read,eat, walk, and sometimes I just cry.


215. 215
     on November 15th, 2011 at 10:30 pm
     Carroll said:

     This may sound weird, but making lists relieves a lot of stress for me. When my mind starts spinning with “too much — I’ll never get it all done” writing it all down and organizing the plan really helps. Nice give-away, Bossy & Deepak


216. 216
     on November 16th, 2011 at 1:25 am
     Kari said:

     I love the part about “let us take your picture”. Brilliant! For stress relief I drink a cold beer and watch an episode of Bones on Netflix.


217. 217
     on November 16th, 2011 at 2:31 am
     Julie D. said:

     I relieve stress by taking a nice hot bath.


218. 218
     on November 16th, 2011 at 2:33 am
     Julie D. said:

     Tweet
     https://twitter.com/#!/giveawaysetc/status/136693269781417984


219. 219
     on November 16th, 2011 at 5:55 am
     Laura G said:

     Reading about faraway places with soft music playing in the background.


220. 220
     on November 16th, 2011 at 10:50 am
     Robin M. said:

     A long soak in the whirpool tub.


221. 221
     on November 16th, 2011 at 12:08 pm
     Angie Mc. said:

     Wine & relaxing!


222. 222
     on November 16th, 2011 at 2:01 pm
     Dee said:

     I go to my dojo and hit and kick things! Amazing how that helps!


223. 223
     on November 16th, 2011 at 4:02 pm
     TanyaK said:

     There’s a big guy at work who lets me choke him whenever I need stress relief. He has a very strong neck, lucky for me.


224. 224
     on November 16th, 2011 at 5:14 pm
     Anne said:

     Organizing something helps (weird, i know).


225. 225
     on November 16th, 2011 at 7:52 pm
     Omar Nales said:

     I lay in bed and pray to Jesus.


226. 226
     on November 16th, 2011 at 10:46 pm
     Susan said:

     Bud light and deep dark chocolate. Together of course.


227. 227
     on November 16th, 2011 at 10:53 pm
     Lauri Wagner said:

     After many years of trying to eat myself to death I have finally give up and started hitting a tennis ball against a wall. It brings me great joy to knock the fuzzy little ball as hard as I can and watch it come flying back each and every time. Simple pleasure for simple people.


228. 228
     on November 16th, 2011 at 11:01 pm
     Virginia said:

     Well…. currently my very best stress relief comes from deep belly laughs and cutting up with my girlfriends… while consuming large quantities of adult beverages. I would welcome stress relief in a different adult form if you get what I mean. wink wink.


229. 229
     on November 16th, 2011 at 11:22 pm
     Jacob said:

     I play on my guitar for a good while and calm down!


230. 230
     on November 16th, 2011 at 11:23 pm
     Jacob said:

     I tweeted at http://twitter.com/#!/JCHARRIES/status/136989808290562048


231. 231
     on November 17th, 2011 at 1:50 am
     keet said:

     The standard: wine, chocolate and late night web surfing.


232. 232
     on November 17th, 2011 at 3:57 am
     Pauline Milner said:

     In order to relieve stress and recharge my batteries, I treat myself to a spa day once a month. I get the whole body treatment, manicure, pedicure, facial, massage, etc. They even serve me a healthly and delicious lunch. When I am finished, I feel fresh and ready to face the world again. My spa days are definitely a necessity in my live.

     Thank you for the great giveaway opportunity. The Wii would be an incredible Christmas present for my Nieces.


233. 233
     on November 17th, 2011 at 3:58 am
     Pauline Milner said:

     I tweeted about your giveaway using your tweet button:

     http://twitter.com/#!/bullittmilner/status/137076248252907521


234. 234
     on November 17th, 2011 at 10:41 am
     Karina said:

     i relieve stress by taking walks


235. 235
     on November 17th, 2011 at 12:10 pm
     Paula said:

     Yoga! Meditation! Wine!


236. 236
     on November 17th, 2011 at 8:19 pm
     Jimmy said:

     I relieve stress by listening to music


237. 237
     on November 17th, 2011 at 8:58 pm
     Lauralyn Ward said:

     I am a hospice nurse, so relaxation is important to be able to really hear what patients and family need. I relax by lying down and listening to an audio book in a dim room. I can avoid stress and just be in a quiet moment during that time.


238. 238
     on November 17th, 2011 at 9:22 pm
     Christina said:

     Deep breathing, meditation, animal therapy, anti-consumerism, being vegan, herbal tea, Vit D


239. 239
     on November 17th, 2011 at 11:28 pm
     Heather S said:

     Relaxing music and lavender candles


240. 240
     on November 17th, 2011 at 11:50 pm
     Bliz said:

     I mindlessly browse the internet


241. 241
     on November 18th, 2011 at 1:44 am
     Suebob said:

     Walk the dog.


242. 242
     on November 18th, 2011 at 11:20 am
     Anne S. said:

     walking or a roll in the hay with my husband always helps.


243. 243
     on November 18th, 2011 at 11:56 am
     Amity said:

     Wine and bitching. Could use some meditation and energy grabbing.


244. 244
     on November 18th, 2011 at 1:07 pm
     Diane @ Stoney Creek said:

     I relax by crashing on the couch like I’m in a coma.


245. 245
     on November 18th, 2011 at 8:37 pm
     Katharine said:

     I currently relieve stress by taking a long hot shower


246. 246
     on November 18th, 2011 at 9:09 pm
     BM said:

     I exercise to relieve stress.


247. 247
     on November 18th, 2011 at 10:03 pm
     Craftwhack said:

     I have been going to the gym, which makes me wonder why I stopped working out for so long. It’s such a huge, obvious difference in how you feel when you work out vs. being a lump. Sheesh. Ack. Argggh.


248. 248
     on November 18th, 2011 at 11:34 pm
     Jill L said:

     I try to pray on whatever is stressing me out.


249. 249
     on November 18th, 2011 at 11:34 pm
     Jill L said:

     Tweeted http://twitter.com/#!/chipdip2010/status/137735269637038080


250. 250
     on November 19th, 2011 at 12:01 am
     JenniferB said:

     Well, unfortunately, I didn’t do enough of the stress-relieving stretching, hot water bath taking and chocolate eating that I should have been doing, because now my extreme stress has popped out on the corner of my lip. Yuck. And I work at an elementary school and how fun was that! to watch the kids eyes stray constantly to the corner of my actual face, while Mount Vesuvius quickly grew there today.


251. 251
     on November 19th, 2011 at 7:09 pm
     Miguelina Salvador said:

     for me is relaxation, walks and meditation
     babitababita@hotmail.com


252. 252
     on November 19th, 2011 at 8:12 pm
     Leona said:

     a good massage


253. 253
     on November 19th, 2011 at 9:59 pm
     Susan Smith said:

     I relax by reading and going for walks in the woods.


254. 254
     on November 19th, 2011 at 10:00 pm
     Susan Smith said:

     https://twitter.com/#!/susan1215/status/138073453990395904


255. 255
     on November 19th, 2011 at 11:33 pm
     Valerie Taylor Mabrey said:

     I get rid of stress with hot bath
     vmkids3 at msn dot com


256. 256
     on November 20th, 2011 at 12:31 am
     Millie Strickland said:

     I veg out with chocolate and surfing the internet! Possibly not the healthiest method!


257. 257
     on November 20th, 2011 at 8:42 am
     Els said:

     Mindfulness


258. 258
     on November 20th, 2011 at 10:35 am
     Julie said:

     I relieve stress with hot chocolate, a good movie and some family time.


259. 259
     on November 20th, 2011 at 5:40 pm
     MK said:

     I’d really like to win this.


260. 260
     on November 20th, 2011 at 5:42 pm
     MK said:

     tweet: https://twitter.com/#!/mkvegas/status/138371440637513729


261. 261
     on November 20th, 2011 at 7:59 pm
     Suzanne K said:

     I relieve stress by walking with a good friend, or the ever popular chocolate!


262. 262
     on November 20th, 2011 at 11:13 pm
     Nadine L said:

     I walk or if the weather is bad, I get on my treadmill (or used to until it died a week ago )


263. 263
     on November 20th, 2011 at 11:14 pm
     Nadine L said:

     I tweeted https://twitter.com/#!/eyzofblu63/status/138455247294177280


264. 264
     on November 21st, 2011 at 3:20 am
     Catherine A said:

     I hang out with my spastic dog Xyla. She is love and play and just wants attention. It helps to turn my attention from the stress in my life to the love and freedom in hers.


265. 265
     on November 21st, 2011 at 7:34 am
     MariaV said:

     Miss Bossy! Where are you? Let us know that you are okay.


266. 266
     on November 21st, 2011 at 8:10 am
     Lori said:

     Ditto what MariaV said.


267. 267
     on November 21st, 2011 at 12:20 pm
     Natalie said:

     I ignore it until I wake up one morning realizing that my whole brain and head hurt thanks to the grinding of teeth all night long! Then I ignore it more.


268. 268
     on November 21st, 2011 at 1:22 pm
     Tara said:

     Cigarettes, Chocolate, playing mind numbing games on the computer. To cheer myself up I look up videos of Pepe the prawn from the Muppets…try it! It’ll make you laugh!


269. 269
     on November 21st, 2011 at 2:56 pm
     Meh said:

     Um….Bossy where are you??


270. 270
     on November 21st, 2011 at 5:04 pm
     Kelly M said:

     Watch my 2 year old son play and laugh. Makes you forget all of your cares in the world


271. 271
     on November 21st, 2011 at 5:16 pm
     Nathan said:

     Here’s my entry: https://twitter.com/#!/galacticparadox/status/138726920434094080


272. 272
     on November 21st, 2011 at 5:35 pm
     Mark said:

     If I have to relieve stress I listen to trance music. Its so awesome and uplifting. Everyone should listen to trance music! I recommend Armin Van Buurens music if you need to know a name.


273. 273
     on November 21st, 2011 at 11:49 pm
     Amber Star said:

     Boss,
     I hope you are feeling better these days and are maybe taking some of this advice. Starting to worry about you some.


274. 274
     on November 22nd, 2011 at 12:06 am
     clara said:

     walking wih out kids


275. 275
     on November 22nd, 2011 at 9:55 am
     Rachel said:

     I read blogs, drink hot tea and nap … I expect meditation might be more productive.


276. 276
     on November 22nd, 2011 at 11:41 am
     Katie said:

     I relieve stress by hanging out with my friends and taking a walk. Dancing is great too!


277. 277
     on November 22nd, 2011 at 12:43 pm
     Robin said:

     Singing and dancing and cooking if I can get everyone else out of the house – it is only relaxing if I can cook alone. (Does that sound weird to you?)


278. 278
     on November 22nd, 2011 at 1:22 pm
     renée said:

     watch lots of inane television.


279. 279
     on November 22nd, 2011 at 2:06 pm
     Monica said:

     I bitch and drink wine with my friends/family! That’s a stress reliever!


280. 280
     on November 22nd, 2011 at 4:33 pm
     Jen said:

     I read or drive. I totally need the help from Deepak Chopra – my stress level is through the roof lately and no amount of books is helping! Thanks for the opportunity, Bossy!


281. 281
     on November 22nd, 2011 at 7:16 pm
     Alissa said:

     Long hikes in the woods. And chocolate in all forms!


282. 282
     on November 23rd, 2011 at 2:58 pm
     The Suniverse (@TheSuniverse) said:

     Swimming. And sex. But not together.


283. 283
     on November 25th, 2011 at 4:13 am
     Brandi said:

     I go listen to the Sound of Music soundtrack in my blanket-fort. But now that I’ve found the Wonder Years on netflix, I’ll probably turn to Kevin Arnold.


284. 284
     on November 25th, 2011 at 5:59 am
     Kirby said:

     Wine… great stress reliever.


285. 285
     on November 25th, 2011 at 8:42 pm
     Debra F said:

     I have a great husband, and he allows me to have my own time and space. He takes the boys out sometimes for the entire day and I find a lot of solace working in the peace of my garden during that time.


286. 286
     on November 26th, 2011 at 9:51 am
     Anne said:

     First response is find comfort food – chocolate, fries, anything I usually don’t allow myself much of. Second is talk to a good friend – talk it out, get their perspective, etc. Third – shop … it makes me happy. If I was a drinker, I’d be dangerous


287. 287
     on November 26th, 2011 at 10:39 pm
     Marcia Goss said:

     I relieve stress by going for a walk by myself.


288. 288
     on November 26th, 2011 at 10:40 pm
     Marcia Goss said:

     Tweet.
     https://twitter.com/#!/mgoss123/status/140620884204466177


289. 289
     on November 27th, 2011 at 7:36 pm
     Krystal R said:

     I’m an energy coach so I have a few tools I can use, but mostly, I find balance and peace though asking the right questions, being willing to hear the answers that come up, and letting go of whatever comes up. 


290. 290
     on November 28th, 2011 at 12:13 am
     Jammie said:

     I currently relieve stress by relaxing in the bathtub sweepmorey at gmail dot com


291. 291
     on November 28th, 2011 at 12:13 am
     Jammie said:

     tweeted http://twitter.com/#!/mommysdizzy/status/141006748797517824


292. 292
     on November 28th, 2011 at 12:44 am
     Eliza said:

     Reading is my escape and stress reliever. Unless I’m overwhelmed by my reading list for school, then I just disappear to a bubble bath.


293. 293
     on November 28th, 2011 at 1:25 am
     Zoe Right said:

     Relieve stress? You’re supposed to do that?

     Reading- I read.


294. 294
     on November 29th, 2011 at 1:05 am
     Sunshyn V said:

     I take time out every evening and relax in my hot tub without necessarily even doing physical therapy exercises the entire time.


295. 295
     on November 29th, 2011 at 1:08 am
     Sunshyn V said:

     I tweeted this
     https://twitter.com/#!/The_Sunshyn/status/141382785754611712


296. 296
     on November 29th, 2011 at 11:23 pm
     amyp said:

     I currently relieve the stress of moving into a crumbling 100-yr-old house by cleaning, patching, sanding, priming, painting (repeat).


297. 297
     on November 30th, 2011 at 12:03 am
     shawn said:

     i have a problem with relieving stress sometimes but going for a walk seems to work or relaxing in the hottub


298. 298
     on November 30th, 2011 at 1:28 am
     steff said:

     dog walking and meditating!


299. 299
     on November 30th, 2011 at 1:28 am
     steff said:

     http://twitter.com/#!/DesMoinesDealin/status/141750256353292288


300. 300
     on November 30th, 2011 at 1:28 am
     Brenda Helgeson said:

     i go for a long walk. works every time


301. 301
     on November 30th, 2011 at 12:11 pm
     JennMan said:

     Right now I relieve stress by running….I just completed my first marathon ever! Running is a great outlet and a way to keep in shape.


302. 302
     on November 30th, 2011 at 12:16 pm
     Knittergran said:

     I knit. For me it is productive relaxation.


303. 303
     on November 30th, 2011 at 12:16 pm
     JennMan said:

     I tweeted about this fun give away!
     https://twitter.com/#!/IRun2BMe


304. 304
     on November 30th, 2011 at 12:45 pm
     Lori Jones said:

     http://twitter.com/#!/aj_sahm/status/141920505497255936


305. 305
     on November 30th, 2011 at 12:45 pm
     Lori Jones said:

     interesting game. To relax i walk


306. 306
     on November 30th, 2011 at 2:49 pm
     Melanie said:

     I relax by boxing!


307. 307
     on November 30th, 2011 at 11:29 pm
     Sirena Sparklestar said:

     Whenever I just sit down, zone out and spend time with my cats, I feel so at ease. The sound of their purring is so soothing and lulls me into a peaceful state. Sounds silly, but it’s so true!


308. 308
     on December 1st, 2011 at 1:47 am
     LAMusing said:

     I take a lot of hot baths


309. 309
     on December 1st, 2011 at 1:48 am
     Norma said:

     Reading relaxes me


310. 310
     on December 1st, 2011 at 2:51 pm
     John Bordelon said:

     I relax by listening to heavy metal music ( I know it’s weird, but that helps me to get my stress out making it easier to relax afterwards), and then I either watch TV, read a book, or play games online.


311. 311
     on December 1st, 2011 at 3:03 pm
     Jeni Lutz said:

     I destress by taking a hot bubble bath and a glass of wine


312. 312
     on December 1st, 2011 at 4:39 pm
     Valerie said:

     I find peace in many random things – sewing, crafting, watching my son sleep… and would love to add Dr. Chopra’s latest along with a Wii to the list!


313. 313
     on December 1st, 2011 at 6:43 pm
     Josiah said:

     I relieve stress by eating, spending time with friends and playing video games!


314. 314
     on December 1st, 2011 at 9:39 pm
     Gary W. said:

     I relieve stress by taking an hour a day to reading either a book, newspaper or something. I turn off the TV, computer etc and just focus on my reading.


315. 315
     on December 2nd, 2011 at 12:23 am
     Eileen said:

     You mean without ALCOHOL? Just kidding. Really! I have a problem with stress but have learned when being taken to the knees with illness years ago, to try not to sweat the small stuff. I had to learn to let things go by not allowing that type A personality to surface. Lately, my stress could not be more present, with a new baby grand daughter who lives-in with her mommy, with tween and teen schedules and doc appointments. With another daughter, we are on a daily mission to will her tiny 11 week premature infant to strength and non assisted help…so he can come home. I guess the stress is still there but you learn to tone it down by reflecting WHAT is really important in your life and how to tune out or at least work with the bad. I also find myself whispering prayers throughout the day. Well, some of them are not whispers but a hardy GOD, FOR CRYING OUT LOUD>>> A little HELP down here please? LOL!

     thanks for hosting. You made me laugh!
     ejrichter60 at gmail dot com

     (mammablestx6)


316. 316
     on December 2nd, 2011 at 12:25 am
     Eileen said:

     I also tweeted!

     https://twitter.com/#!/2sic2mooov/status/142459113878716416

     thankyou!


317. 317
     on December 2nd, 2011 at 11:23 am
     Lisa Clarke said:

     This was a hilarious post! How do I relax? Usually I make stuff (knitting is a favorite for relaxing).


318. 318
     on December 2nd, 2011 at 12:18 pm
     Mexmom said:

     To relax… I read or go to the movies.


319. 319
     on December 2nd, 2011 at 4:57 pm
     Susan Chester said:

     I like to bake to relieve stress. Usually something chocolate which is also stress-relieving.
     smchester at gmail dot com


320. 320
     on December 3rd, 2011 at 1:16 am
     Judebe said:

     This is my first time visiting your blog, and I’ve been here way too long! Very entertaining! To relax, I read a lot and laugh at the absurd instead of imploding about it, which I used to do, but that’s another story.


321. 321
     on December 3rd, 2011 at 2:32 am
     cw said:

     I exercise every day to relieve stress


322. 322
     on December 3rd, 2011 at 2:51 am
     Sheridan T said:

     I down a bottle of Pellegrino. Something about the simplicity of drinking water helps me relax.


323. 323
     on December 3rd, 2011 at 4:08 am
     Jason Vaughn said:

     I relieve stress by reading.

     chestnutyouth(at)hotmail(dot)com


324. 324
     on December 3rd, 2011 at 4:27 am
     Courtney said:

     I relieve stress by slipping into a hot tub and reading a great book.


325. 325
     on December 3rd, 2011 at 4:31 am
     Erica Best said:

     I try to find me to relax and for the fun part i love playing with my nephew


326. 326
     on December 3rd, 2011 at 4:32 am
     Erica Best said:

     https://twitter.com/#!/purplelover04/status/142883545575194624


327. 327
     on December 4th, 2011 at 12:32 am
     Tabathia B said:

     I try to read a great romance book
     tbarrettno1 at gmail dot com


328. 328
     on December 4th, 2011 at 12:33 am
     Tabathia B said:

     tweet
     https://twitter.com/#!/ChelleB36/status/143184561084440576
     tbarrettno1 at gmail dot com


329. 329
     on December 4th, 2011 at 2:22 am
     karen M said:

     Take a big breathe, and I ask myself if there is anything my stressing will do to benefit the situation? I grab my bike and head out to the lake and bike the trails, it lets me clear my head… just some quiet time for myself.
     karenmed409 at comcast dot net


330. 330
     on December 4th, 2011 at 9:41 am
     Angie said:

     I watch a lot of reality tv. Or the Food Network and then I cook. And on the healthier side, yoga and running help, but I must say that when I’m stressed it takes a lot for me to force myself to do these… But it’s probably the best result.


331. 331
     on December 4th, 2011 at 8:17 pm
     Dana said:

     Reading and long baths


332. 332
     on December 4th, 2011 at 8:18 pm
     Dana said:

     tweet
     http://twitter.com/#!/flyergal82/status/143484289705705472


333. 333
     on December 4th, 2011 at 11:08 pm
     Lynn said:

     I go on a run with my dog–it helps clear my mind and relaxes me.


334. 334
     on December 4th, 2011 at 11:09 pm
     Lynn said:

     Tweeted:
     http://twitter.com/#!/livelovelynn/status/143527225424232448


335. 335
     on December 5th, 2011 at 1:05 am
     Margie from New Yrok said:

     I play online games, star wars, star trek…. its nerdy i know but takes your mind off things.


336. 336
     on December 5th, 2011 at 10:29 am
     Rick said:

     I play the guitar


337. 337
     on December 5th, 2011 at 11:10 am
     Regina said:

     I sit on my back porch and watch the deer in the field and try to remember to breathe.


338. 338
     on December 5th, 2011 at 11:26 am
     Lindsay Waites said:

     I don’t have any one set way that I find balance and peace. But, so much of it just involves slowing down long enough to take a deep breath or two. My morning shower is some of my only “me time” of the day. I stock it with yummy smelling shower gels and try to wake up a few minutes early so that I can not rush through it…to take a few refocusing deep breaths before I start my day. It’s a great time to think about the day ahead and put things into perspective.

     linwaites at gmail dot com


339. 339
     on December 5th, 2011 at 11:43 am
     Georgia said:

     I am all about a good breathing meditation. I have to do that first thing in the morning everyday.

     gmissycat at yahoo dot com


340. 340
     on December 5th, 2011 at 11:43 am
     Georgia said:

     Tweeted here too

     https://twitter.com/#!/gmissycat/status/143717121585709056

     gmissycat at yahoo dot com


341. 341
     on December 5th, 2011 at 11:02 pm
     Ashley Smith said:

     hanging out with my puppy definitely relieves stress for me! i can relax and have fun.


342. 342
     on December 5th, 2011 at 11:11 pm
     Cindy Stevens said:

     I listen and sing to favorite music and cook to relieve stress


343. 343
     on December 6th, 2011 at 12:52 am
     nan said:

     gardening
     nannypanpan at gmail.com


344. 344
     on December 6th, 2011 at 7:04 am
     ferriz said:

     lately by reading young adult books. mindless enjoyment, minimal stress!


345. 345
     on December 6th, 2011 at 7:04 am
     ferriz said:

     tweeted @xferriza2

     http://twitter.com/#!/xferriza2/status/144008917855383552


346. 346
     on December 6th, 2011 at 8:23 am
     daniel healey said:

     I relax by doing yoga and meditating


347. 347
     on December 6th, 2011 at 10:31 am
     Caryn S said:

     By curling up in warm pajamas with a cup of hot chocolate and reading a good book


348. 348
     on December 6th, 2011 at 2:30 pm
     Kirsten said:

     Playing with my granddaughter. She’s 4 and we have so much fun I forget to think about whatever troubles I have.


349. 349
     on December 6th, 2011 at 2:32 pm
     Kirsten said:

     https://twitter.com/#!/miriama59/status/144121910458986497


350. 350
     on December 6th, 2011 at 4:03 pm
     Erica C. said:

     When I want to relieve stress, I jump in bed and do a crossword puzzle.


351. 351
     on December 6th, 2011 at 4:16 pm
     Cori Westphal said:

     I like to take a long walk to refresh and recharge. Fresh air certainly does my body good!

     coriwestphal at msn dot com


352. 352
     on December 6th, 2011 at 4:26 pm
     Cori Westphal said:

     Tweet: http://twitter.com/coriwestphal/statuses/144150634189434880

     coriwestphal at msn dot com


353. 353
     on December 6th, 2011 at 4:54 pm
     Tiffany Bell said:

     Unfortunately I spend a lot of time in my car. When I find myself really freaked out I will use this alone car time to do a pseudo meditation. Eyes open, repeating the Ahm and Om for request and thanks. Clearing all else from my mind. It helps me destress. Otherwise, it’s a cup of hot peppermint tea in a darkened bathroom–not as helpful.


354. 354
     on December 6th, 2011 at 5:14 pm
     Sarah L said:

     I get a massage every other week and go swimming 3 times a week.
     Thanks for the contest.


355. 355
     on December 6th, 2011 at 5:14 pm
     Sarah L said:

     Blogged: http://slehan.blogspot.com/2011/12/win-nintendo-wii-copy-of-deepak-chopras.html


356. 356
     on December 6th, 2011 at 7:19 pm
     Stephanie said:

     Facials are good!


357. 357
     on December 6th, 2011 at 7:28 pm
     Hoa Le said:

     I relieve stress by going to the spa once in a while.

     alittlepieceofheaven777(at)yahoo(dot)com


358. 358
     on December 6th, 2011 at 7:28 pm
     Hoa Le said:

     Tweet: https://twitter.com/#!/hle123/status/144196568285839360


359. 359
     on December 6th, 2011 at 7:31 pm
     Daniel M said:

     relax, what’s that? always way too busy, only time i relax is bedtime, which is usually way too late


360. 360
     on December 6th, 2011 at 8:14 pm
     Amanda Mclemore said:

     Treat myself to a spa appointment:)


361. 361
     on December 6th, 2011 at 8:45 pm
     Michele P. said:

     chocolate, plenty of it. The fuzzy warm feeling and head rush I get when I eat chocolate makes me happy. I am stressed a lot, thus I eat lots of chocolate. Now I need to use a Wii exercise plan to work off the effects of said chocolate. So that my deep dark chocolate (aka Guatemalan) husband will have a de-stressed sexy diva greeting him at the door. ‘Enuff said.


362. 362
     on December 6th, 2011 at 8:46 pm
     Michele P. said:

     ok, I shared by twitter. But I really didn’t want to because I want it all for me lol… http://twitter.com/#!/micaela6955/status/144216068687269888


363. 363
     on December 6th, 2011 at 9:09 pm
     Jen Harriman said:

     I like to try to relax by watching a good show & going to bed early after a hot shower


364. 364
     on December 6th, 2011 at 11:11 pm
     Terry C said:

     I take a long hot bath to relax


365. 365
     on December 6th, 2011 at 11:13 pm
     Terry C said:

     tweeted

     https://twitter.com/#!/tlcfromtn/status/144253075908079617


366. 366
     on December 6th, 2011 at 11:15 pm
     Ellie W said:

     A hot bath and a good book are the best stress relievers for me.
     Thanks for the giveaway!
     eswright18 at gmail dot com


367. 367
     on December 6th, 2011 at 11:16 pm
     Ellie W said:

     tweet
     https://twitter.com/#!/eswright18/status/144253545015812096
     eswright18 at gmail dot com


368. 368
     on December 7th, 2011 at 1:53 am
     San Diego Momma said:

     Relieve stress? Is that a thing?


369. 369
     on December 7th, 2011 at 2:47 am
     Debbie C said:

     I relieve stress with quiet, “alone” time and herbal teas with honey and milk.

     chrisdeglen(at)gmail(dot)com


370. 370
     on December 7th, 2011 at 2:48 am
     Hillary Fairchild said:

     I relieve stress by turning off the lights in the bathroom and soaking in a HOT tub!

     hillary1128@yahoo.com


371. 371
     on December 7th, 2011 at 2:50 am
     Debbie C said:

     @chrisdeglen Tweeted -

     twitter.com/#!/chrisdeglen/status/144307574563549184

     chrisdeglen(at)gmail(dot)com


372. 372
     on December 7th, 2011 at 3:04 am
     Anne K. said:

     I relieve stress by reading a good book. If I don’t have time for that, I make a cup of tea, when in doubt… a good screaming/crying fit helps


373. 373
     on December 7th, 2011 at 3:06 am
     Anne K. said:

     http://twitter.com/#!/mrs_puddle/status/144311692745121793

     tweeted!


374. 374
     on December 7th, 2011 at 9:40 am
     tina page said:

     a long hot bubble bath with a good book!


375. 375
     on December 7th, 2011 at 9:40 am
     tina page said:

     tweet
     https://twitter.com/#!/trixie420247/status/144410755272425472


376. 376
     on December 7th, 2011 at 10:28 am
     Angela W said:

     I relieve stress by reading or taking a nice long bath, thanks


377. 377
     on December 7th, 2011 at 10:28 am
     Angela W said:

     https://twitter.com/#!/Hotsnotty2/status/144423115517198336


378. 378
     on December 7th, 2011 at 12:02 pm
     Jennifer Hedden said:

     I watch a movie to help me forget about my stress.


379. 379
     on December 7th, 2011 at 12:25 pm
     Melissa said:

     I take improv classes to help relieve stress. Laughter is good for the soul!


380. 380
     on December 7th, 2011 at 12:26 pm
     Christina Piccoli said:

     I relieve stress by breathing deeply throughout the day. It’s amazing how well that silly little trick works!


381. 381
     on December 7th, 2011 at 12:27 pm
     Mary M. said:

     Going for a walk helps me relieve stress and so does a nap. I think this looks really interesting.
     marybug2@yahoo.com


382. 382
     on December 7th, 2011 at 12:28 pm
     Mary M. said:

     Tweeted
     https://twitter.com/#!/marybug2/status/144453079046172673
     marybug2 @ yahoo . com


383. 383
     on December 7th, 2011 at 2:36 pm
     Carmen said:

     A simple snack of chocolate is a quick stress reliever for me. (just not too much or the stress goes to my stomach and hips!)


384. 384
     on December 7th, 2011 at 3:22 pm
     Angela Cisco said:

     I like to take relieve stress by doing cardio


385. 385
     on December 7th, 2011 at 3:55 pm
     Happi Shopr said:

     Praise and Worship music while jogging relaxes me.


386. 386
     on December 7th, 2011 at 4:38 pm
     cassandra said:

     I relax by reading my nook
     cmarquez482(at)ymail(dot)com


387. 387
     on December 7th, 2011 at 5:49 pm
     Angela H said:

     I relax by taking a nice hot bath in peace.

     thisisme79 @ gmail dot com


388. 388
     on December 7th, 2011 at 5:51 pm
     Angela H said:

     Tweeted

     http://twitter.com/#!/thisisme79/status/144534550624735232

     thisisme79 @ gmail dot com


389. 389
     on December 7th, 2011 at 6:28 pm
     Carrie said:

     I relax by putting on music and curling up with a good book


390. 390
     on December 7th, 2011 at 6:28 pm
     Carrie said:

     I tweeted http://twitter.com/#!/CarrieAn13/status/144543474086195201


391. 391
     on December 7th, 2011 at 7:21 pm
     Valeen N said:

     De-stress? Hahahahaha… Obviously I’m not that great at it. I try to settle down in a chair, with a great book, and some chocolate… away from all the noise and stress.


392. 392
     on December 7th, 2011 at 7:28 pm
     Ed Nemmers said:

     I enjoy running!


393. 393
     on December 7th, 2011 at 7:46 pm
     Lisa Garner said:

     I relieve stress with a long bath and reading a good book.
     lisalmg25 at gmail dot com


394. 394
     on December 7th, 2011 at 7:47 pm
     Lisa Garner said:

     I Tweeted this giveaway: https://twitter.com/#!/lisalmg/status/144563541465247744
     lisalmg25 at gmail dot com


395. 395
     on December 7th, 2011 at 8:45 pm
     Heidi said:

     I relieve stress by taking a bubble bath with candles and relaxing music after the kids go to bed.
     textbookmommy at gmail dot com


396. 396
     on December 7th, 2011 at 9:42 pm
     Aisling said:

     I relax by reading or taking a lovely warm bath. (I stress by thinking how much I need to start an actual program of relaxation. A Wii console and a copy of Leela would enable me to do just that.) mcgillrmcgill(at)charter(dot)net


397. 397
     on December 7th, 2011 at 9:42 pm
     julieh said:

     I relax by doing restorative yoga.


398. 398
     on December 7th, 2011 at 9:43 pm
     julieh said:

     tweeted:http://twitter.com/#!/honeypie411/status/144592857607569408


399. 399
     on December 7th, 2011 at 10:17 pm
     Kristy said:

     I relieve stress by taking a hot bath and giving myself a facial!


400. 400
     on December 7th, 2011 at 10:17 pm
     Kristy said:

     I tweeted about this post – http://twitter.com/#!/kristykga/status/144600672359292928


401. 401
     on December 7th, 2011 at 11:02 pm
     Becky S. said:

     I relax by entering contests – although I think it may do the opposite!
     beckytag618 at gmail dot com


402. 402
     on December 8th, 2011 at 12:11 am
     shirley pebbles said:

     I relax by entering contests online


403. 403
     on December 8th, 2011 at 12:18 am
     monica said:

     I very much enjoyed your post! Im new to the site and am definitly adding you to my list of must read blogs! thank for sharing Bossy’s recipe for calm.. i love the tkaing notes, whilst calming! hehe! how cute! and congrats on the new TV!


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     on December 8th, 2011 at 12:48 am
     Kyl Neusch said:

     I listen to jazz


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     on December 8th, 2011 at 1:05 am
     Russell Moore said:

     I go get my grandkids and go to the park.


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     on December 8th, 2011 at 1:15 am
     Pauline M said:

     As a single mom with two kids, relaxation is pretty much non-existant. However, there are a few times where I’ll hide in the bathroom (yes, the bathroom) with a great book and that usually works!


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     on December 8th, 2011 at 1:19 am
     Pauline M said:

     tweet: https://twitter.com/#!/pauline15/status/144647066432450560


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     on December 8th, 2011 at 1:26 am
     Kathleen S. said:

     I relieve stress by taking a good walk, reading a good book, or playing with my good dog! Thanks.


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     on December 8th, 2011 at 1:30 am
     Beth Brickell said:

     My emergency stress reliever is the sit down & think of at least 5 things I am thankful for. Always works! Thanks!


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     on December 8th, 2011 at 2:07 am
     Brittney House said:

     My best stress reliever is going for a walk.


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     on December 8th, 2011 at 2:15 am
     Beeb Ashcroft said:

     That’s a good question, LOL. Watching TV actually helps me turn my brain off and unwind, so that’s a stress reliever – the only reason why I pay for cable, haha! Thank you for the giveaway!


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     on December 8th, 2011 at 2:16 am
     Beeb Ashcroft said:

     Tweeted this here: https://twitter.com/#!/hardertobreathe/status/144661649889046528


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     on December 8th, 2011 at 2:24 am
     Jessi Likey said:

     I relieve stress by playing video games.

     jessilikey AT gmail DOT com


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     on December 8th, 2011 at 7:23 am
     mistysunrise said:

     I take a nice long hot shower to relieve stress.

     itsjustme62613 at gmail.com


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     on December 8th, 2011 at 7:25 am
     mistysunrise said:

     tweet

     https://twitter.com/#!/MistySunrise/status/144738982931083264

     itsjustme62613 at gmail.com


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     on December 8th, 2011 at 7:48 am
     Tiffany Hearn said:

     I relieve stress by taking bubble baths. Thanks for the awesome giveaway!


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     on December 8th, 2011 at 7:49 am
     Tiffany Hearn said:

     Tweeted
     https://twitter.com/#!/Mtlgrl4evr/status/144745391357825025


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     on December 8th, 2011 at 8:00 am
     Crystal F said:

     I relax by reading a few minutes on my kindle. I also like to play some online bingo. It’s fun to just get away from everything. lol Thank you!


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     on December 8th, 2011 at 8:20 am
     tracey byram said:

     I relax with soothing music and a glass of wine while I soak in a fragrant bath.


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     on December 8th, 2011 at 9:09 am
     dddiva said:

     I meditate or do yoga. Or nap .


421. 421
     on December 8th, 2011 at 9:09 am
     dddiva said:

     https://twitter.com/#!/dddiva/status/144765347717857281


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     on December 8th, 2011 at 9:19 am
     Renee Richardson said:

     I relieve stress by sitting back and reading a good book with a hot cup of tea. Thanks for this incredible giveaway and Happy Holidays

     Renee
     fattybumpkins at yahoo dot com


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     on December 8th, 2011 at 9:36 am
     angie lilly said:

     The best way I have found to handle stress is by practicing snuggle therapy. Seriously! Snuggling with my hubby and 7 fur babies (read house cats) by candle light or the light of our DVD fireplace is so wonderful. It is truly amazing how healing it can be! Doing this on a regular basis keeps things in perspective and makes you ready for the play/work part of your life!


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     on December 8th, 2011 at 9:37 am
     angie lilly said:

     I tweeted here: https://twitter.com/#!/FotoMacro/status/144772172269887488


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     on December 8th, 2011 at 10:33 am
     kathy pease said:

     i usually take a hot bubble bath to relieve stress

     kathypease(at)gmail(dot)com


426. 426
     on December 8th, 2011 at 10:34 am
     kathy pease said:

     https://twitter.com/#!/klp1965/status/144786877873008641


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     on December 8th, 2011 at 11:18 am
     Julie Moe said:

     I like to relax by reading a magazine while taking a bubble bath.


428. 428
     on December 8th, 2011 at 11:19 am
     Julie Moe said:

     Tweet http://twitter.com/#!/JulieMeagan/status/144798189692796929


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     on December 8th, 2011 at 11:20 am
     dave said:

     ride motorcycles!


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     on December 8th, 2011 at 11:20 am
     Dree said:

     I relax by taking a bubble bath.


431. 431
     on December 8th, 2011 at 12:02 pm
     Denise said:

     A glass of wine with a good book in a quiet room.


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     on December 8th, 2011 at 12:35 pm
     bonnie said:

     I relieve stress by doing krav maga.


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     on December 8th, 2011 at 1:11 pm
     Lisa said:

     I relax by locking the bedroom door and reading.


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     on December 8th, 2011 at 1:57 pm
     Mari said:

     I relax by jogging in the morning and reading before bed.


435. 435
     on December 8th, 2011 at 1:59 pm
     Mari said:

     http://twitter.com/#!/LuckyDuckyToo/status/144837686144929792


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     on December 8th, 2011 at 2:04 pm
     Michelle Hagewood said:

     I currently relieve stress by reading or doing crafts. After my kids go to bed I break out a good book or work on some crafts that I’ve been setting aside.

     boylaneely at hotmail dot com


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     on December 8th, 2011 at 2:05 pm
     Michelle Hagewood said:

     Tweet: https://twitter.com/#!/JustMarriedMom3/status/144839051999059968

     boylaneely at hotmail dot com


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     on December 8th, 2011 at 2:05 pm
     Erica G said:

     To relieve stress I take a walk or indulge in a hot bath.


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     on December 8th, 2011 at 2:16 pm
     Michelle H. said:

     I workout. A good hour of And chocolate


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     on December 8th, 2011 at 2:23 pm
     Veronica Garrett said:

     I relieve stress by doing yoga.


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     on December 8th, 2011 at 3:43 pm
     DanV said:

     I currently relieve stress with a fast walk


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     on December 8th, 2011 at 3:59 pm
     Mattie Cradduck said:

     I relieve stress by having play time with my daughter. I like to lay in the floor of her room with her toys spread around and watch her play. She is 15 months old and loves to point to parts of my face and different things around her room and ask, “What dat?”.. For example last night I closed my eyes and she very gently touched my eye-lashes and asked her favorite question, “What’s dat?”. It is absolutely impossible to worry about anything in the world when you are teaching your child about the smallest details of the world around her.


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     on December 8th, 2011 at 4:08 pm
     Mattie Cradduck said:

     I tweeted about your giveaway!

     https://twitter.com/#!/mattievcradduck/status/144870811814211584


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     on December 8th, 2011 at 4:15 pm
     Tara said:

     I relieve stress by walking. It helps to distract my mind and calm me down!


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     on December 8th, 2011 at 4:25 pm
     Eugenie said:

     I love to take walks out in nature to de-stress and find balance and peace.


446. 446
     on December 8th, 2011 at 5:06 pm
     Robert Dee said:

     Sex of Course!!


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     on December 8th, 2011 at 5:24 pm
     Sand said:

     Doing some power walking (with the dog or alone) always helps me relieve stress!


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     on December 8th, 2011 at 6:02 pm
     Carrie Miyake said:

     I relieve (or used to before having a child!) stress by taking bubble baths that lasted for hours. Now I am lucky to get a 5 minute shower with out being interrupted. I do try to steal away for a relaxing massage twice a year or so.


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     on December 8th, 2011 at 6:05 pm
     Jennifer W said:

     Admittedly, I play video games to get some stress relief but fun board games do the trick too. Did I mention chocolate….


450. 450
     on December 8th, 2011 at 6:19 pm
     Breanne said:

     I like to read.


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     on December 8th, 2011 at 6:24 pm
     Gianna said:

     A long, hot shower is great for stress and chronic pain.


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     on December 8th, 2011 at 6:44 pm
     Cathy B*****y said:

     what do I do to relieve stress?? first, shut off all electronics, except for the dvd player, into which you should put some meditating and relaxing music… with no words, just soft, gentle music… I have a couple “by the sea” dvds.. which is very calming…. just closing your eyes and taking deep breaths…imagining you are at the seaside. Then its off to a hot shower, as hot as you can stand it, followed by a minute of ice cold, then back to hot again… this will first relax you, then quicken you energy wise. All the while you have had a pot of peppermint, lemon ginger tea steeping. After putting on some loose fitting lounge-wear, I snuggle up in the bed, sitting up but with a wrapped fuzzy throw around my shoulders, sipping the tea,, and just relaxing!
     Cathy B pbprojecthope at yahoo dotcom


453. 453
     on December 8th, 2011 at 7:39 pm
     Donna K said:

     I take a hot bubble bath.


454. 454
     on December 8th, 2011 at 7:42 pm
     Donna K said:

     I tweeted:
     http://twitter.com/#!/donnak4/status/144924624432529409


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     on December 8th, 2011 at 7:48 pm
     Beatrice P said:

     I eat apple pie and Turkey Hill coconut almond ice-cream


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     on December 8th, 2011 at 8:37 pm
     Jessica said:

     Currently I’m a stress maniac with all my responsibilities. The only thing that provides some stress relief is when all my children are sound asleep and the house is quiet and I can just sit without tending to others. That’s blissful to me. Just sitting in the quiet.


457. 457
     on December 8th, 2011 at 8:39 pm
     Jessica said:

     tweeted here http://twitter.com/#!/MACMOMof3/status/144938945262788608


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     on December 8th, 2011 at 8:55 pm
     Joanne Schultz said:

     I relieve stress by reading or playing computer games!
     Thanks for the giveaway!


459. 459
     on December 8th, 2011 at 8:55 pm
     Joanne Schultz said:

     tweet- https://twitter.com/#!/js22222222/status/144943103751634944


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     on December 8th, 2011 at 11:19 pm
     mark said:

     working out, music, deep breathing, sleep and ear plugs (we have 5 kids


461. 461
     on December 9th, 2011 at 12:01 am
     Lin said:

     I tweeted! http://twitter.com/#!/LinInOrbit/status/144989522290159616


462. 462
     on December 9th, 2011 at 12:44 am
     Janice said:

     I listen to a lot of music


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     on December 9th, 2011 at 12:44 am
     Janice said:

     tweeted:
     http://twitter.com/#!/cappytweet/status/145000728639971329