Take up a craft or learn a hobby to relax

During times of stress, there many activities that can help you relax. Taking up a craft  that you already have an interest in or learning a new hobby may help you to ease your stress and relax.  Some hobbies that guys may prefer consist of outdoor activities such as fishing, boating, restoring old  furniture and old cars. Women may prefer to work on needlecraft hobbies, such as cross-stitch, sewing, knitting, quilting, and crocheting. There may be other activities that may help to ease the mind. The list of hobbies is not limited to those listed above. I like to relax with some knitting myself. Also, I like surfing the Internet and blogging for relaxation. I suppose I should say that I like blogging because it allows me to express myself through writing. Therefore, writing is helpful in helping me to relax and relieve stress. In addition, I sometimes like to read books, magazines, and other blogs on the Internet. So, reading helps me relax also. As I read,  I sometimes look for answers to problems that I am experiencing to help me  solve and cope with my issues. Sometimes I just need to get out and go shopping to clear my mind and inspire me to be more positive and creative.