How to Do Absolutely Nothing

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How to Do Absolutely Nothing

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. ;)

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.

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Would your friends consider you lazy?

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No, never!

Ramkitten says:

Just the opposite. I'm definitely one of those go-go-go, do-do-do people.

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.

Maybe a little bit.

Wbisbill says:

You bet - just today someone said, "You ought to do some things for yourself!" I said, "I do, I ask my children to do it!"

hesika says:

Sometimes I'm quite lazy - and I love it as the opposite for the busy time.

 

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

My first recommendation is to Read the Bible which you can access online anytime day or night. But for further reading about forgiveness, check out some books from Amazon.com.

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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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A Man Named Dave: A Story of Triumph and Forgiveness

Amazon Price: $9.36 (as of 12/07/2009) Buy Now

The Bait of Satan: Living Free from the Deadly Trap of Offense

Amazon Price: $11.89 (as of 12/07/2009) Buy Now

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?

Go to the movies with my girls...

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 Pursuit of Happyness

Will Smith earned an Oscar nomination for an inspiring performance opposite his real-life son Jaden...
005- No Country for Old Men

A hunter (Josh Brolin) who stumbles upon a dead body, $2 million and a stash of heroin in a Texas de...
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Take Time to Stop and Smell the Roses 

Life is too short not to enjoy it

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Sunday morning in Piazza del Popolo, Nov 2009 - 66 by Ed Yourdon

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November rain by Gigli Cristina

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December 3 and I Still Have Roses by Tobyotter

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Roses

Spanish Steps, Nov 2009 - 05 by Ed Yourdon

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Happy Holidays from New York City, 2009 by prudencebrown121

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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 Host: A Novel by Stephenie Meyer

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Unaccustomed Earth by Jhumpa Lahiri

Unaccustomed Earth by Jhumpa Lahiri

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Water for Elephants: A Novel by Sara Gruen

Water for Elephants: A Novel by Sara Gruen

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Careless in Red: A Novel by Elizabeth George

Careless in Red: A Novel by Elizabeth George

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Nothing to Lose (Jack Reacher Novels) by Lee Child

Nothing to Lose (Jack Reacher Novels) by Lee Child

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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

Funny "Couch Potato" Music Video from Weird Al 

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Feel Good with Memory Pillows 

For comfort and relaxation

Sleep Studio Memory Foam Contour Pillows, 2 pack

Amazon Price: $39.99 (as of 12/07/2009)Buy Now

Are video games relaxing? 

For those who play too much

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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?

Take a moment to vote -- come on -- it'll only take a second! 

Some of these quotes are taken from the Bible

Lazy hands make a man poor, but diligent hands bring wealth.

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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

Bedtime Stories For Dogs

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Leather Treasury Bedtime Stories

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Disney Bedtime Favorites (Disney Storybook Collections)

Amazon Price: $10.87 (as of 12/07/2009) Buy Now

Bedtime Bible Story Book: 365 Read-aloud Stories from the Bible

Amazon Price: $4.96 (as of 12/07/2009) Buy Now

Set a Relaxing Mood for Yourself 

With vanilla bubble bath and candles

Bubble bath

Avon Mini Bubble Bath Vanilla Cream

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Bath & Body Product Gift Set ~ Honey Vanilla scent

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Escape Crystals - White Musk Vanilla Jasmine

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Did You Know Exercising Can Help You Relax? 

Yes, indeed! Get on that treadmill and wear yourself out!

Lack of exercise can cause insomnia too. So don't think that relaxing is all about sitting around on the couch eating popcorn. It's a total lifestyle change -- a healthy lifestyle.

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Bowflex Series 7 Treadmill

Amazon Price: $1,398.99 (as of 12/07/2009) Buy Now

Merit Fitness 725T Treadmill

Amazon Price: $424.99 (as of 12/07/2009) Buy Now

Merit Fitness 715T Treadmill

Amazon Price: $379.00 (as of 12/07/2009) Buy Now

Stamina InMotion II Manual Treadmill

Amazon Price: $144.99 (as of 12/07/2009) Buy Now

Horizon Fitness T91 Treadmill

Amazon Price: $599.00 (as of 12/07/2009) Buy Now

Eat Wisely 

Eat right and feel better

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Don't Shout Too Loud 

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Relaxing Music 

Last but not least, put on some smooth jazz or something from Sade

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