What Do You Do When You Feel Restless?

Walk the dogs, walk the kids, work in the yard, work in the house, go for a drive, call my sister. It happens to the best of us when you feel like walking in circles around you house a million times. Something that relaxes you and lets you take a couple deep breaths usually out of the house works for me

Well......I really, really wish I could say that I clean like a whirlwind, bake enough for an army or exercise like I'm training for the Olympics.......but alas, I DON'T!!!

I read, sing or call my mom, a friend or one of my sisters. Also, getting in the car and just going somewhere helps. Sometimes a change of scenery is all it takes!

Read a good book, Go to a movie, Grab a coffee, create a piece of art,
cruise the internet, take a class, have someone over dinner, join a church group, listen to live music, take a walk, work on a project with my child,
cook a new recipe :-)

I usually cook, bake, read, play with my kids, or exercise.

I clean...wish I was restless more often.

i pace the floor and dont sleep so I generally play on mamapedia :) which is alot for me cause I cant sleep cause I am restless.

Run, walk, bike, just get outside.

Do you have any hobbies you can readily go to, to occupy your hands? Like knitting, sewing, beading, cross word puzzles, jig saw puzzles?

I play the piano, or take a walk with the dog, or start the laundry, or do a few floor exercises, or garden, or sweep the porch. Stepping outside and getting fresh air helps or going for an errand. And now there is always Mamapedia - my new addiction....

Get out my supply of beads, etc. and make a necklace or bracelet. Bake cookies. Sew. I am a voracious reader...But find when I am feeling restless and just a teensy bit anxious/mind-racing...That reading makes it worse.

It all depends on my mood at the time. Sometimes read, sometimes do some cleaning or chores, watch a movie, take a walk or do something outside, or just take some "me" time (long hot shower, hot bath, something to just relax and relieve unknown stress). Not unusual to happen, so big thing is don't let it annoy you more. :-) Happens to us all. :-)

Exercise.
It releases pent up restlessness and is relaxing.

I take a walk or I journal. Usually my mind is racing about something when I am feeling restless and it helps to just clear my mind. If all else fails--take a relaxing bath! That helps me. Hope it helps you too!
M

I used to feel restless at times also. My life changed when I found something, other than my family, that I could be passionate about. --R. H.

I go to the gym, take a walk or jog with the dogs, go to Target, drive around for a little while, take a bath, watch an Oprah episode....anything that gets me to focus on something positive.

I read a book or clean

I try and focus on what I am currently doing rather than the feeling of restlessness, it usually helps.
good luck,
S.

sleep and pray and read my Bible :)

I exercise or go for a walk or run.