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Yes. Most recently, I love Timberlake’s “Can’t stop the Feeling”
I love to listen to Adele’s 25 CD, I have a Lisa Marie Presley CD that I BLAST and I absolutely LOVE Bruno Mars!
My husband knows if I have Lisa Marie blasting, leave me alone! LOL
This behavior is a way of life for me. Adam Ant kept me going yesterday.
I love to crank up the music and dance around with my daughter while we clean the house. It makes it so much more fun! lol
Incredible reminder, I have been stressed for years. I used to dance…..maybe I can again
Crank up the tunes and have a dance party in the kitchen. Very similar to yours, except there is usually a grandchild somewhere included in the frenzy! Works every time!
Car karaoke! Van Morrison, Timberlake, Beatles, Motown and – the best- Laura Nyro
Headphones on and sewing projects. They relax me and I forget all but what I am doing.
I have to have my music or I would go insane! I can feel what you’re talking about though. This country is about to explode and I don’t mean in a good way!
At least once or twice a week my husband goes into a room and listens to an incredible playlist he made. It is a way to soothe the nerves, and let out tension. Music is absolutely the best cure!
I have had a bit of a week and yesterday my friend and I did exactly this and wow it was so much fun and such a tonic!
Lately my favorites have been Aloe Blacc, Bruno Mars and Wale. Blasting them as loud as I can with the sunroof wide open… I call it chasing the sun.
It hard to remember to take care of our health and our mental health with all the craziness that’s going on these days. Thanks for the reminder. ????????????
Oddly enough, my stress has decreased since “45” has gotten into office.
How do I let myself go? Not always with music, but shooting off a couple hundred rounds is a sure detoxer!
Love reading how the others do it.
Here’s a little poem I wrote many years ago after dancing on the beach with my dogs. Thought you might like it.
Dance with your Dog
Dance with your dog,
By the light of the moon,
He can howl,
And you can croon.
Dance with your dog,
As the waves crash and roll,
With sand in your toes,
And love in your soul,
Dance with your dog,
He knows all your moves,
He loves all your songs,
You’re in the same groove.
Dance with your dog,
He won’t try to lead,
Your steps can’t be wrong,
He knows what you need.
Dance with your dog,
With stars up above,
As angels smile sweetly,
On unconditional love.
B. Hammond
I so very much want to go dancing again…but I guess the next best thing is just to do it at home by myself…so thanks..I will now do that.
Nothing like music and dancing is there? I wish we went out dancing more often. I miss that. Good books, movies and wine have become my chill out friends, but this too is good advice and I shall begin again! Thanks, Carol.
Yes! We all need to let off steam..and dance like nobody’s watching.
My one year old and I love to dance it out!! Most recently it’s been the Hamilton soundtrack!
I let go by baking. It helps me to not go crazy and relax. It’s important to let go.
I definitely find it important to find humor EVERY DAY! One of my best trait is to bring the fun out in people, which just improves life in general. Thanks for a reminder!
That’s a fun way to unwind and to release stress. Mostly I enjoy praying and talking to God for I can truly cast my cares upon Him and feel a huge wave of peace after that.
Doesn’t it feel like all the fun’s been sucked out of life lately? Everything life-affirming and kind and cool is being dismembered like a side of beef. Dancing with my dog? Why not? I’ll take anything.
Music and dancing is two of my biggest passions. It helps me study, feel energized and makes me feel happier x
I like to crank up the volume when I’m driving and do some sit-down dancing to the Rolling Stones or Tina Turner while hurtling down the highway. And laughter–with Hubs, a good friend or just myself–is always a good stress-buster, enhanced by an oaky Chardonnay.
Dancing is a great outlet for stress most definitely. Anything that I can to get away and not think on things works for me.
I have music going all the time, although I’m not a dancer at all. I’ve been listening to Hamilton on repeat since I saw the show but I don’t think it’s helping me de-stress from what’s going on in this country!
I totally do that! It’s such a stress reliever!
i think i have to do that!! i used to d zumba class before, lol i think i have to tune up the music and let my body do the moves!! lol very nice post!!
Dancing and music are the key to happy times! It is definitely a stress reliever as well as just good memories. :]
Dancing to my fav music is my stress buster
Sometimes I grabbed my squad and we go for karaoke all night long, just to let go 🙂
It was fun, and the next day we are silent because we don’t have voice, literally
Dancing is a great way to let you go!
I love dancing with my favourite music,but also just only following music rithms helps me!
Who doesn’t love letting loose and just dancing the craziness and the stress away! I think it’s a lovely way to get rid of all the negative vibes.
I usually do some crazy things like out of tune singing, shouting, dancing that make me realize I am still human and not a robot. Music has the power to move us, it heals us, it motivate us.
Nothing like a good tune and a boogie to chase the cares away! 🙂 TwinklyTuesday
Haha, I can relate to your post so so much. I love spending nights at home where I crank up the music and dance in my room. Not only does this relieve my stress but gets me in a giddy mood 🙂 Thanks for reminding me to do it tonight 😉
What a great way to get your mind off of something! We will play and dance to some Sinatra while cooking dinner sometimes, and it is so much fun!
I so agree with you. I am so sick of the drama and arguing over the election. Dogs are definitely here to take away our stress, and not take life too seriously. I also love dancing and hiking.
As you said we can’t let the negativity drag us down. We must stay strong, united we stand, divided we fall.
Check out this list:
https://play.spotify.com/user/happierwithgretchenrubin/playlist/4OJtnTLct2v1YiKryA7iGB
And if you want to dance, I find American Tribal Style belly dance to be a fabulous combination of music, movement, and community (since it is a group synchronized improvised dance form). Check out InannaRaqs.com for our local classes
My kids and I do this at least twice a week. It is fun to start dancing like no one is watching and just let it all go.
There’s nothing like a good dance is there? Especially with a dog!! I love dancing with my two boys though- the smiles on the faces! Thanks for linking up with #TwinklyTuesday