31 ways to relax, as suggested by you!

Posted 3 years ago

We asked what makes you feel Zen

For Feel Good February last year, we asked what makes you feel Zen and how you like to relax. Here's what you came up with .....

1. Taking a break with a hot drink

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2. Having a moment with your fave songs

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3. Loosing yourself in a good book

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4. You-tube yoga and free Centre for Sport classes

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5. Self-care days - Got to look after number 1!

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6. Face masks and films

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7.Catching up with you nearest and dearest

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8. Long walks .. deep in thought

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9.Throwing on your comfy jumpers and fluffy socks! 

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10. Warm showers and hot baths!

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11. Fruit bowls and healthy snacks

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12. Mood lighting, aka everyone's favourite - fairy lights 

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13. Painting - especially sunsets

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14. Bike rides in the countryside 

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15. Windsurfing with the UWE windsurfing society! Check them out here!

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16. Meditating -  finding your inner peace 

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17. Flat baking days - who's wants cake?

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18. A spot of indoor weight training 

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19. Gaming with friends ... Who's up for Mario Cart?

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20. Hot choc and marshmallows when its raining outside

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21. Daydreaming :) Where's your happy place?

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22. Soppy movies (the notebook)

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23. Playing in the snow - when we're lucky enough to have it.

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24. Taking part in Student Life activities - We're happy you said that :) 

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25. Sharing your happiness and worries

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26. Kids colouring books (way more fun than adult ones)

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27. Jamming on the guitar

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28. Journaling or painting

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29. Clay modelling with the flat fam! How cute!?

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30. Sleep, zzzzzzz. Everyone loves a good nap.

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31. Comfort food! Mmmmm ....vegan chicken nuggs

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32. Cranking up the vinyl (mostly Harry Style's)

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33. Netflix - of course! Reality TV, House MD?

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34. Flat dinner party time 

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35. Did someone say flat - fancy dress?

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