15 Relaxing Activities that are Productive

While people, today, don’t often take time to relax, there are many routine activities that can be relaxing—and productive, at the same time. When people spend time working on a favorite hobby or occupation, they are usually content and relaxed mentally, and sometimes physically. These activities are productive, and are generally done alone, which provides quiet time from the busyness of the world. So, if you don’t have a relaxing productive hobby, start paying attention to routine activities that you enjoy, that relax you and create another benefit, as well—allowing you to better hear from God to prosper, spiritually. Following are productive activities that can be done while meditating on good thoughts for prosperous living.

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1. COOKING AND BAKING. Cooking may not be relaxing after a long day of work, when your family is waiting to eat, but when time is not pressured, a seasoned cook can find cooking to be relaxing because a connoisseur can work on autopilot. When a person has cooked a meal many times, and can cook without looking at the recipe, he or she can relax. Cooks, who prepare healthy foods, create a built-in bonus from stress that is heightened by eating processed, salty and sugary take-out foods. Healthy cooking and baking, particularly vegan and gluten-free, is a renewed consciousness of people who are aware of the foods they consume and active in the overall process of what they eat.
2. GARDENING AND LAWN WORK. Mowing the lawn and planting flowers can be a relaxing expression of gratitude for the earth, good weather and blue skies. The primal work of connecting with the earth is tranquil for adults, as well as kids. Growing your own healthy vegetables in the fresh air is calming and fulfilling, while providing an added bonus of fresh produce for healthy eating.
3. HAIR STYLING. It’s not everyone’s gig, but some people can literally style hair all day and not tire of it because it is an artistic ability, which is relaxing to the stylist.
4. MECHANICAL WORK. Fixing a car or doing general maintenance can give you a sense of satisfaction, and keep you busy for hours, while mastering a highly demanding skill that reassures a smooth ride on the road.
5. CARPENTRY & TILE WORK. Carpentry, or manual labor to create something new, can be relaxing, provided you have the necessary experience. Working on a repetitious tile pattern or keeping your hands busy, turning wood into a functional item, can give you a calm and pleasing satisfaction of accomplishment, to admire for years.
6. CLEANING. Some people actually love to wash dishes, do laundry, vacuum or organize—for relaxation. Cleaning requires a person to move, so it can be a moderate workout, also.
7. SEWING AND KNITTING. Doing something with your hands, while watching TV, is productive and can be a stress-reliever to avoid binge eating while watching TV, which is a bad habit most people engage in, when watching their favorite shows.
8. DRAWING OR PAINTING. Artistic expression and things that you can do alone are fulfilling and therefore soothing. A fresh piece of artwork can always be appreciated by others.
9. HOUSE PAINTING. Painting interior walls or an exterior structure is a needed activity that can be relatively free of thought—and provides a great workout. Painting gatherings are held today for a fun time.
10. GRAPHIC DESIGNING / CREATIVE WRITING. Artistic expression, whether designing graphics or creatively writing, can be done for hours because it is therapeutic, as well as in high demand for blogs and social media in the digital era we live in today.
11. FIXING GADGETS AND ITEMS. When a person is handy at fixing gadgets, it is rewarding and a great skill that always comes in handy.
12. SPORTS. Working out at a gym, running, jogging or walking can keep you fit, healthy, alert, and be rejuvenating, peaceful—and relaxing. And, fishing or hunting is a relaxing way to get dinner.
13. GROCERY SHOPPING. Grocery shopping is not usually relaxing when you are pressed for time or you have your three kids with you. But, if time is not an issue, it can be relaxing because, again, you don’t have to think critically about it, if you are looking for items you regularly buy, unlike shopping for clothes, which can be stressful if you are not finding what you want. And grocery shopping online can also be relaxing, as you can shop in the comfort of your home, to comparative shop and scope out sales.
14. COMPUTER WORK. Computer geeks, who can repair computers, design websites or create apps can work on adrenaline for hours, in a field that is in high demand.
15. PLAY AN INSTRUMENT. Playing an instrument can be enjoyable and relaxing for you and your listeners, provided the music is soothing, and not rock or hip hop.

In the hectic world we live in, it is invaluable when you find a productive activity that is relaxing. In addition to being relaxing, productive, and a time to be with God, an activity you enjoy is an indicator of your passion and the career or business that may be ideal for you. When you are in the market to find a job, look to a career that incorporates an activity that you find naturally relaxing.

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Relaxing and productive activities are not only essential for adults, but children, also. Parents should help children gain an appreciation for doing essential routine activities and parents should help children discover at least one go-to activity that gives him (or her) a sense of contentment and accomplishment. Every family member should have a personal relaxing activity and spouses should respect one another and each other's time alone to relax in an innocent activity, like fishing, fixing cars, gardening, yard sale antique shopping, etc. So, be mindful of activities that relax you in your daily life.

©VC Edwards, 2017

What productive relaxing activity do you enjoy?

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