& Interviews with Couch Potatoes
Have you ever wondered how some people can sit around and do absolutely nothing all day long? Believe it or not, some people are REALLY good at it. I bet if you think real hard you could probably come up with someone you know who's a regular couch potato.
Anyhow, there is something to be learned from people who do absolutely nothing and that thing is how to relax. For some people, this is really hard to do. Yes, some people just can't keep still for more then 5 minutes!
Well, this lens is all about resting and relaxation. It is different then all the other lenses you'll see on this topic in that you'll have actual testimonies from people who have trouble relaxing and people who have no trouble relaxing. Together, we can find solutions for everyone - hopefully. ;)
Table of Contents
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- Pillow Fight!
- I Just Can't Relax. Help!
- Comfortable Patio Sofas and Sets
- Angry People Don't Sleep Well
- Relieve Stress by Forgiving
- Watching Movies Helps You to Relax
- Take Time to Stop and Smell the Roses
- Add Your Favorite Novel and Find Something For Yourself
- Take Our Poll!
- Don't Complain if You're Trying to Relax
- Get a Comfortable Chaise Lounge Chair
- Find the Perfect Recliner
- Funny "Couch Potato" Music Video from Weird Al
- Feel Good with Memory Pillows
- Are video games relaxing?
- Lazy and Not So Lazy Gear
- Take a moment to vote -- come on -- it'll only take a second!
- What Else Makes One Lazy?
- Getting Your Kids to Relax
- Set a Relaxing Mood for Yourself
- Did You Know Exercising Can Help You Relax?
- Eat Wisely
- Get a Massage
- Don't Shout Too Loud
- Relaxing Music
Pillow Fight!
Visitors welcome
This section interviews everyone that visits this lens, including non-Squidoo members. Answer the question below and see how you rate on the lazy scale.
Would your friends consider you lazy?
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Ramkitten says:
Just the opposite. I'm definitely one of those go-go-go, do-do-do people.
Posted March 22, 2009
ElizabethJeanAllen says:
No! I rarely sit down and just relax. There are too many things I want to see and do. If there were 30 hour days I might be able to relax once in awhile.
Posted June 05, 2008
I Just Can't Relax. Help!
Diagnosing your inability to relax
It's hard to determine why some people can't relax. Sometimes it has nothing more to do with than a deep seeded guilt of sitting still too long. I remember times when my mom, sister and I would be sitting at the kitchen table just chatting, playing a game, looking through old photos to get a good laugh or picking through our jewelry boxes and then my dad would walk in from working out in the hot fields all morning and doing chores. He'd get out a piece of paper and make a list of chores for us to do right there on the spot. Or he'd get on my mom to do some big project like cleaning out the kitchen cupboards or whatever.That guilt has stayed with me big time. I always feel guilty sitting around doing nothing. I have a hard time sitting through a movie with my husband. I feel guilty if I don't get up right away and start cleaning the kitchen right after dinner.
What do you think is causing your inability to relax?
Comfortable Patio Sofas and Sets
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Angry People Don't Sleep Well
Perhaps you're one of them
It's a known fact that angry people have a hard time getting sleep. If you're the type of person that is angry at everything and everyone or you hold grudges, you're probably not getting very good sleep either. Being angry causes lack of sleep, causing other health problems, stress, and a vicious cycle of problems that seem larger than life. Learn to control your anger. Learn to forgive. Learn to live in harmony with others. You'll notice a dramatic difference when you change your attitude. It's a choice. Do it tonight before you go to bed and wake up a new person! Relieve Stress by Forgiving
Learn how to forgive
Left to Tell: Discovering God Amidst the Rwandan Holocaust
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The Return of the Prodigal Son: A Story of Homecoming
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The Bait of Satan: Living Free from the Deadly Trap of Offense
Amazon Price: $12.59 (as of 02/10/2010)
Picking Cotton: Our Memoir of Injustice and Redemption
Amazon Price: $10.19 (as of 02/10/2010)
The Sunflower: On the Possibilities and Limits of Forgiveness (Newly Expanded Paperback Edition)
Amazon Price: $10.17 (as of 02/10/2010)
Watching Movies Helps You to Relax
Order a movie and try to sit still for 90 minutes
When was the last time you sat through an entire movie?
- 001- Crash
Tensions erupt when the tangled lives of a Brentwood housewife, her district attorney husband, a Per...- 002- The Departed
To take down South Boston's Irish Mafia, the police send in one of their own to infiltrate the under...- 003- The Bucket List
When corporate mogul Edward Cole (Jack Nicholson) and mechanic Carter Chambers (Morgan Freeman) wind...- 004- The Curious Case of Benjamin Button
David Fincher directs this Oscar-nominated tale of Benjamin Button (Brad Pitt) -- a man who was born...- 005- The Pursuit of Happyness
Will Smith earned an Oscar nomination for an inspiring performance opposite his real-life son Jaden...- Try Netflix free for 14 days
Take Time to Stop and Smell the Roses
Life is too short not to enjoy it
Its a Wordless Song...
Love Bites (photo an...
Early Valentine's Da...
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You are being watche...
Lady Norwood rose ga...
Nodding red rose
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“To hide the key t...
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Candle & Roses -...
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Add Your Favorite Novel and Find Something For Yourself
Relax with a good book
The Host: A Novel by Stephenie Meyer
The author of the <i>Twilight </i>seri more...0 points
Unaccustomed Earth by Jhumpa Lahiri
<p>From the internationally best-selling, Pu more...0 points
Water for Elephants: A Novel by Sara Gruen
As a young man, Jacob Jankowski was tossed by fate more...0 points
Careless in Red: A Novel by Elizabeth George
<p> In her most eagerly anticipated novel ye more...0 points
Nothing to Lose (Jack Reacher Novels) by Lee Child
Two lonely towns in Colorado: Hope and Despair. Be more...0 points
Take Our Poll!
Don't Complain if You're Trying to Relax
A personal experience tip
Worrying and complaining about things while you're trying to relax is counter-productive. You need to, instead, count your blessings. Take time to review the good things in your life. This will enable you to relax a whole lot easier and get that smile back on your face! Get a Comfortable Chaise Lounge Chair
Pick your favorite spot to relax
Strathwood Hardwood Chaise Lounge
Amazon Price: $99.99 (as of 02/09/2010)
Strathwood St. Thomas Cast Aluminum Chaise Lounge with Cushion
Amazon Price: $299.99 (as of 02/09/2010)
Microfiber Armless Chaise Lounge Chair with Pillow in Chocolate
Amazon Price: $432.19 (as of 02/09/2010)
Gift Mark Upholstered Chaise Lounge with Pull Out Drawer, Black
Amazon Price: $109.99 (as of 02/09/2010)
Armless Chaise Lounge Chair with Pillow and Microfiber Seat in Chocolate
Amazon Price: $410.71 (as of 02/09/2010)
Find the Perfect Recliner
Take a little snooze!
Modern Style Taught Pulled Bone Leatherette Fabric Cushion Swivel Recliner With Tilt Back Function
Amazon Price: $162.00 (as of 02/10/2010)
Chicago Chair Company Leather Rocker Recliner, Dark Brown
Amazon Price: (as of 02/10/2010)
Strathwood Anti-Gravity Adjustable Recliner Chair, Dark Brown with Champagne Frame
Amazon Price: $64.99 (as of 02/10/2010)
Black Leatherette Cushion Swivel Recliner By Coaster Furniture
Amazon Price: $191.99 (as of 02/10/2010)
Mac Motion Chairs Model 2-Piece Recliner with Matching Ottoman Mocha Microfiber with Walnut Frame
Amazon Price: $390.63 (as of 02/10/2010)
Funny "Couch Potato" Music Video from Weird Al
A Weird Al Yankovic Parodie
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Feel Good with Memory Pillows
For comfort and relaxation
Sleep Studio Memory Foam Contour Pillows, 2 pack
Amazon Price: $37.19 (as of 02/10/2010)
Are video games relaxing?
For those who play too much
We all know that video games turn your brain into mush, just like regular TV. And we all know you can gain weight playing video games because it is not exercise. Therefore, do we dare suggest that video games are relaxing? I suppose they could be depending on what kind of game you are playing. Although they are interactive, unlike regular TV, they do not require much more involvement then moving your thumb over the keypad.
What do you think? Are video games relaxing?
Lazy and Not So Lazy Gear
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Take a moment to vote -- come on -- it'll only take a second!
Some of these quotes are taken from the Bible
If a man is lazy, the rafters sag; if his hands are idle, the house leaks.
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What Else Makes One Lazy?
A look at your lifestyle overall
A lot of things can expose your laziness. Poor diet, lack of exercise, lack of interest, lack of discipline, lack of financial awareness and lack of relationships. But being lazy is different then relaxing. If you're an active person and feel like you're being lazy when you take a 10 minute break at work (like you're supposed to), or when you want to go out to dinner without the kids (you should!), or when you want to feel what it's like to be pampered sometime, then you need to relax! You are NOT lazy just because you want to rest and be pampered. There's a difference. Stress kills! Take that break! Getting Your Kids to Relax
So you can relax
Leather Treasury Bedtime Stories
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Naughty Bedtime Stories
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Politically Correct Bedtime Stories: A Collection of Modern Tales for Our Life and Times
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Blazing Bedtime Stories: Once Upon A Bite\My, What A Big...You Have!\Sexily Ever After (Harlequin Blaze)
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Disney 365 Bedtime Stories
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Set a Relaxing Mood for Yourself
With vanilla bubble bath and candles
Bath & Body Works Warm Vanilla Sugar Relaxing Bath Bubbles 10.0 oz
Amazon Price: $5.99 (as of 02/10/2010)
Bath & Body Works Pleasures Fresh Vanilla Bubble Bath 10 oz
Amazon Price: $17.95 (as of 02/10/2010)
Avon Bubble Bath - 24 fl. oz. Vanilla Cream
Amazon Price: $8.00 (as of 02/10/2010)
Primal Elements 3 In 1 Shampoo, Body Wash, Bubble Bath, Cherry Vanilla, 16-Ounce Bottle
Amazon Price: $12.59 (as of 02/10/2010)
Did You Know Exercising Can Help You Relax?
Yes, indeed! Get on that treadmill and wear yourself out!
Merit Fitness 725T Treadmill
Amazon Price: $399.00 (as of 02/09/2010)
Bowflex Series 7 Treadmill
Amazon Price: $1,299.00 (as of 02/09/2010)
Merit Fitness 715T Treadmill
Amazon Price: $379.00 (as of 02/09/2010)
Stamina InMotion II Manual Treadmill
Amazon Price: $142.27 (as of 02/09/2010)
Horizon Fitness T91 Treadmill
Amazon Price: $549.00 (as of 02/09/2010)
Eat Wisely
Eat right and feel better
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Anytime, anywhere -- for your home or office
Black Top Grain Leather Match Massage Chair with 5 Speed Massage Action
Amazon Price: (as of 02/10/2010)
Don't Shout Too Loud
People are trying to relax
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- spirituality spirituality Nov 22, 2009 @ 11:56 am
- Great lens, but you knew that :) Just wanted to remind you that this is featured on the Humor and Hilarity Headquarters: http://www.squidoo.com/groups/humor_hilarity
It's now transformed into a lensography and I would love it if you could feature it here, or lensroll it or something.
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- Ramkitten Ramkitten Mar 22, 2009 @ 10:40 am
- You're so right, relaxing isn't always easy and it's something I tend to have to remind myself to do. On the other hand, I'm often pretty relaxed while DOING something (particularly hiking) but not relaxed at all when sitting. I get antsy. My favorite way to "do nothing" and relax is to lie in bed, lights off, and think.
Great job on this lens. Lots of nice ideas.
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- tanyawoodberry tanyawoodberry Feb 18, 2009 @ 1:31 am
- Nice lens, I used hammocks chairs for relaxation. as it is very comfort..
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- Wbisbill Wbisbill Aug 29, 2008 @ 7:50 pm
- Enjoyable lens - 5 stars from a fan!
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- hesika hesika Aug 29, 2008 @ 3:55 pm
- An interesting lens, which combines good advise for relaxing with stuff one can buy. Well done. I wish you full success! 5*
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- ElizabethJeanAllen ElizabethJeanAllen Jun 5, 2008 @ 2:18 pm
- I know relaxing is important but I like being busy. As long as I eat right, exercise, and get a good night sleep... I know when I'm reaching overload. When I do, I shut down for a few hours so I guess I know how to relax...sort of.
Great Lens
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Lizzy
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