Relaxing. We all need it! Without relaxation every single one of us would go crazy, just absolutely insane! I find myself relaxing whenever I can and it always eases up my mind and makes me feel so much better after a long day. There are many ways I can calm myself down and slip into leisure. Here's a few of my favorites that you might like to try as well.

Video Games -

This is definitely number one on my list! I'm such a girl gamer, I've enjoyed playing video games for leisure since I was a young girl around the age of four. Although I'm not so obsessive as I used to be with games and a little more biased about what I like to play, I definitely still enjoy them and can get myself hooked for a couple hours. Its such a great way to get your mind off the trials of the day, getting yourself wrapped up into a different story while you work your way through it interactively. I couldn't find any better way to take a load off and play a great game.

A few of my favorites are definitely the Metal Gear Solid series, that's probably at the top, for its immersive story, human-like characters and all the fun difficulty levels that make it so replayable. I also enjoy Resident Evil for the same replayability. Actually I guess I'm just a shoot'em up girl, I love blasting things up, what a great way to unwind. I definitely enjoy role playing games as well though, since there are so many items and hidden secrets to find, it's also a joy to get addicted to those. Video games are a definite hobby for me!

Music -

Who doesn't chill out to great music that they enjoy? I listen to music at any opportunity I get, it soothes me. In fact, I listen to music while I'm writing! It definitely gets me in the mood to either work hard, or rest. My favorites for relaxation would probably be ambient tunes, quiet sounds and beautiful voices, Neo classical, and IDM. These genres are definitely worth checking out for a nice quiet peaceful day.

Cooking -

This might sound odd and even stressful, but its the exact opposite for me! Cooking makes me loosen up and forget about the stressors I have. I enjoy cooking big Asian meals for my family, it always makes me feel good to see them take pleasure in something I've done. Unquestionably, it makes me content. Even just cooking for myself is a relief.

Walking -

How can you not enjoy a nice long nature walk? I love talking walks to let loose. Its replenishing to catch a glimpse of the chirping birds, having a nice breeze hit your face. Everything about it is just beautiful in a simple atmosphere. Once you get back in the house from your small journey you will feel wonderful.

Television and movies -

Lastly, the TV and movies are there for your entertainment and enjoyment. You can become quite the movie buff and its a great hobby to get into. Movies, just like games can have the same effect of getting into the story and characters, such a great escape from reality for a couple hours.

And almost everyone has a favorite television show they like to watch every week. There's even guilty pleasures such as trashy VH1 shows which I can't help but watch and feel better about myself while doing so! TV is great, just don't let it get the best of you and become a couch potato!

Those things take up my free time greatly and while I consider them hobbies, they are also my stress relievers, try one out and see if you like it, it'd help greatly in the long run.

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