- We usually try to getaway by going hiking.  We take our usual hiking trail that is covered by dense trees.  Once we are in the trail it is like we are in our own world.  All you here are nature’s sounds and the twigs crackling beneath your feet as you walk.  The fresh air and exercise is exhilarating.  About half way through we stop and sit at the top of a hill and look down over the countryside.  The trail only takes about an hour but it is an hour I look forward to especially when things at work get stressful.

- I like to vacation with my husband in Las Vegas.  The airfare and hotels are cheap and there are many great packages offered.  We aren’t that big on gambling but we do enjoy doing some during the day.  At night we take in a buffet and one of the numerous fantastic shows.  Sometimes we just walk the strip to experience the energy of the city.  All the excitement of the day gets us revved up for a great night of passion.

- To escape from the craziness of everyday-life I meditate every day for 20 minutes.  The deep breathing is supposed to stimulate the body to ward off stress.When I am done I feel completely at peace.  I am going to start taking classed in Tai Chi that also does some meditation of its own.

- To deal with anxiety I go for a walk or run every night that I can.  It really helps clear my head and to think things through.  If I go with my husband he is usually my sounding board  (Maybe that is why he doesn’t go on walks with me much anymore).   I don’t sleep as well if I don’t at least get some exercise.

- My favorite thing to do to escape is to read a book.  I read every night before I go to bed regardless of how tired I am.  If it is an especially good murder mystery I find myself fighting to stay awake. When I read I don’t think about anything else except the characters in the book.  I mostly read fiction but do on occasion read a biography it is someone I think may be interesting.

- I hit the gym to relieve anxiety.  There is nothing better to take out my aggressions and relieve my worries then lifting weights and doing cardio.  During my time at the gym I can feel the built-up stress leaving me.When I am doing the cardio I am able to think with a clear head.When I am done I am usually full of energy and tackling life’s problems seems so much easier when you have extra energy.When I don’t exercise I find myself sleeping longer and taking naps more often.  My time in the gym is less than the extra time I used to spend sleeping and napping and I have much more energy!

- If you want the ultimate stress reducer you need to take up T’ai Chi. It will lower your stress, improve your health, and increase your energy.  The best part is anyone can do it no matter what your age.

- I lower my stress and reduce anxiety by meditating.  A lot of people frown on it thinking it is only something monks do.  I feel very at peace when I am done. It seems to slow down the hectic world I live in.  There are many CDs out there that put you in the right state of mind to make it easier for you.

- A favorite vacation spot for our family is Williamsburg, Virginia. There are things we all like to do.  My husband and I like the historical tours while the kids like Busch Gardens and Water Country.We also go to Virginia Beach for a day.  I highly recommend it.

- One thing my wife and I like to do often is either rent a movie and go out to the theaters.  If we go out to the theaters we drop the kids at my parents.  If we stay in and rent one we start it as soon as the kids are in bed.  It is a nice two-hour escape especially when there is only re-runs on TV.

- My wife and I love to take a trip skiing together.We usually go to Colorado or Vermont.We stay in a chalet complete with a hot tub by ourselves.  After a full day of skiing we have a nice dinner and them warm up in the hot tub.  The skiing is fantastic but can be exhausting.  It feels so good to relax and sip champagne in the hot tub with my husband.

- Our favorite trips are almost always the cruises we go on.We really enjoy the Caribbean trips but our last Alaskan cruise was especially enjoyable.  It is nice to not have to worry about meals and to be able to see so many places in a short time.  The cruises are so cheap especially when we get an inner cabin.We are rarely ever in the cabin so the money we save goes into out next cruise fund.

- For leisure my wife and I like to get together with two other couples for a barbeque.  Everyone brings something so no one has that much preparation to do.We use throwaway plates, cups, and utensils so there is little clean up.  The women get together and talk about their stuff while we guys usually discuss sports or movies. Sometimes we throw around the football, play darts, or play basketball.  Overall it is a nice relaxing time for all and not much work on anyone’s part.

- There is nothing more relaxing than taking a hot bubble bath by candlelight. I also have some CDs playing softly nearby.  The warm water relaxes your muscles.  The bubbles soften my skin.  The music makes me think pleasant thoughts.  The soft candlelight provides just the right mood in the room.  It is a 30-minute escape that I enjoy as often as I can.

- If you want leisure then buy a hammock.  There is nothing like reading a book in a hammock under a tree while enjoying a warm summer breeze.  It is the ultimate in escapes.  I got lost in the characters and plot of the book.  Sometimes after reading a bit I set down the book and doze off for an hour.

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