Smoking....

[Unregistered]

How many of you (providers) smoke? Those of you that don't, what do you do to release stress from the day?

[Play Care]

How many of you (providers) smoke? Those of you that don't, what do you do to release stress from the day?

I love to go to my library sit in the quiet adult section and read their magazines.

While I do like my glass of wine now and then, I really try to not have my "go to" for stress release be something that could create a bigger issue down the road, KWIM?

[LoraJenkins]

I smoke (wish I could quit). I also knit, crochet, read, cook, bake and have wine to relax. Not in that order and not at the same time. Lol tried knitting & wine before....that sock had to be completely re-knit...::::::

[Familycare71]

I smoke- I will quit but not today... Never smoke in my house or around dck tho. I also read, watch tv, shop, to online, and crochet

[Crazy8]

I have never smoked. Hate even taking on dc families that smoke!! My release is walking or just vegging with some computer games - basically anything that I can do silently!!

[Maria2013]

How many of you (providers) smoke? Those of you that don't, what do you do to release stress from the day?

I know a few ways to release stress

jokes aside If I'm still working I turn on the music (rock) and dance with the kids
or take everyone on a quick "off schedule" walk in the garden, I live in the country, stress doesn't stand a chance outdoor

[Maria2013]

..that sock had to be completely re-knit...::::::

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[BumbleBee]

I quit smoking back in May. I cross stitch, bike, drive aimlessly with the radio on, soak in the tub.

Not a big alcohol drinker because as soon as I have one, I literally CRAVE it just like I craved smokes. Wasn't a big drinker in college either.

[Familycare71]

I quit smoking back in May. I cross stitch, bike, drive aimlessly with the radio on, soak in the tub.

Not a big alcohol drinker because as soon as I have one, I literally CRAVE it just like I craved smokes. Wasn't a big drinker in college either.

Good for you!!happyface

[e.j.]

I have never smoked. Hate even taking on dc families that smoke!! My release is walking or just vegging with some computer games - basically anything that I can do silently!!

Same here. If I feel really stressed, I go upstairs to my room, close the door and take a quick nap. It doesn't happen often so my family knows to give me a little space when they see the closed door. Sometimes it helps to just get away from it all even for just a little while.

[jenn]

I come to this forum! If the stress is daycare related, it helps to read that others are struggling with similar issues.

[craftymissbeth]

I quit in January, but I do have one occasionally. I also have an e-cigarette, but it really does nothing for me. When I do have a cigarette it's during my social time so daycare isn't affected at all by it.

[Patches]

I only smoke at the casino::::::
I don't crave it until I smell it

I used to smoke everyday but quit about 7 years ago when I got pregnant for the first time and I can go months to years without one now

[Familycare71]

I only smoke at the casino::::::
I don't crave it until I smell it

I used to smoke everyday but quit about 7 years ago when I got pregnant for the first time and I can go months to years without one now

This is my goal!!! I want to only smoke socially. I have an e-cig but it obviously isn't working... ::

[MarinaVanessa]

To relieve stress I like to take a hot bath with a glass of wine and a good book. I have an eclectic taste in books so I'll read anything from history to fiction. I don't smoke.