Comments on: Anti-Productivity: 30 Ways To Slow Down and Relax Like a Cat http://www.alexshalman.com/2008/12/14/relax-like-cat/ Practical Personal Development Thu, 18 Mar 2010 21:47:29 -0600 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.2 hourly 1 By: How To Slow Down and Enjoy Life — The Rat Race Trap http://www.alexshalman.com/2008/12/14/relax-like-cat/comment-page-1/#comment-118428 How To Slow Down and Enjoy Life — The Rat Race Trap Sat, 13 Jun 2009 16:05:17 +0000 http://www.alexshalman.com/?p=1386#comment-118428 [...] How to Slow Down Now (Please Read Slowly) 10 Ways to Slow Down and Still Get Things Done In Praise of Slowness Slow Down and Get Smart Four Day Work Week Anti-Productivity: 30 Ways To Slow Down and Relax Like a Cat [...] [...] How to Slow Down Now (Please Read Slowly) 10 Ways to Slow Down and Still Get Things Done In Praise of Slowness Slow Down and Get Smart Four Day Work Week Anti-Productivity: 30 Ways To Slow Down and Relax Like a Cat [...]

]]> By: Gerry http://www.alexshalman.com/2008/12/14/relax-like-cat/comment-page-1/#comment-114792 Gerry Sat, 23 May 2009 13:51:23 +0000 http://www.alexshalman.com/?p=1386#comment-114792 Thanks Alex, great tips, fun pics and smart composition. Taking your cue, I'm unplugging Saturday to do simple fun writing, very relaxing. Also to do things 'slow' that are usually rushed, like food shopping, cooking and eating. Thanks Alex, great tips, fun pics and smart composition. Taking your cue, I’m unplugging Saturday to do simple fun writing, very relaxing. Also to do things ’slow’ that are usually rushed, like food shopping, cooking and eating.

]]> By: Fellowship Fridays: Stress Management Tips and Techniques | Quest for Balance http://www.alexshalman.com/2008/12/14/relax-like-cat/comment-page-1/#comment-107618 Fellowship Fridays: Stress Management Tips and Techniques | Quest for Balance Sun, 05 Apr 2009 03:25:29 +0000 http://www.alexshalman.com/?p=1386#comment-107618 [...] 1. ? Alex Shalman brings us Anti-Productivity: 30 Ways To Slow Down And Relax Like A Cat. [...] [...] 1. ? Alex Shalman brings us Anti-Productivity: 30 Ways To Slow Down And Relax Like A Cat. [...]

]]> By: Stress Management: 39 Essential Tips | IQ Matrix | IQ Matrix Blog http://www.alexshalman.com/2008/12/14/relax-like-cat/comment-page-1/#comment-100822 Stress Management: 39 Essential Tips | IQ Matrix | IQ Matrix Blog Tue, 17 Feb 2009 11:01:49 +0000 http://www.alexshalman.com/?p=1386#comment-100822 [...] Relax Like a Cat @ Practical Personal Development [...] [...] Relax Like a Cat @ Practical Personal Development [...]

]]> By: Time Management Blog : Personal Development and Success Blog http://www.alexshalman.com/2008/12/14/relax-like-cat/comment-page-1/#comment-97873 Time Management Blog : Personal Development and Success Blog Mon, 19 Jan 2009 07:09:56 +0000 http://www.alexshalman.com/?p=1386#comment-97873 [...] here’s a great post I just found? by Alex Shalman on 30 Ways to Slow down and de-stress and I think you’ll love it! Alex’s tips are excellent and I personally use some of [...] [...] here’s a great post I just found? by Alex Shalman on 30 Ways to Slow down and de-stress and I think you’ll love it! Alex’s tips are excellent and I personally use some of [...]

]]> By: Rigdha http://www.alexshalman.com/2008/12/14/relax-like-cat/comment-page-1/#comment-97871 Rigdha Mon, 19 Jan 2009 07:00:28 +0000 http://www.alexshalman.com/?p=1386#comment-97871 Amazing tips Alex! The one I do everyday is #3. I love my treadmill...definitely doesn't sound relaxing but it's worth every bit of it especially for major stresses that have your mind running in several directions and just won't let you relax! Plus, you get a decent work out too! Oh yeah...and treadmill + inspiring music = brand new chance at getting that thing (whatever is stressing you out) done... Amazing tips Alex! The one I do everyday is #3. I love my treadmill…definitely doesn’t sound relaxing but it’s worth every bit of it especially for major stresses that have your mind running in several directions and just won’t let you relax! Plus, you get a decent work out too!

Oh yeah…and treadmill + inspiring music = brand new chance at getting that thing (whatever is stressing you out) done…

]]> By: Monica http://www.alexshalman.com/2008/12/14/relax-like-cat/comment-page-1/#comment-97574 Monica Thu, 15 Jan 2009 21:02:20 +0000 http://www.alexshalman.com/?p=1386#comment-97574 Number five already gives me anxiety, but I was actually thinking about number 10 recently. Writing about oneself, or fiction of our imagination, is a great way to relax and just reconnect with our own thoughts before getting bombarded with everyone else's. Bringing a journal is also great. I find my best ideas come to me when I have no intention of writing. I love the thank you letters - as it seems to always be in the back of our minds who we might have forgotten about or thank. And the hammock and grapes sound wonderful, Marina. I'm with you girl! Number five already gives me anxiety, but I was actually thinking about number 10 recently. Writing about oneself, or fiction of our imagination, is a great way to relax and just reconnect with our own thoughts before getting bombarded with everyone else’s. Bringing a journal is also great. I find my best ideas come to me when I have no intention of writing.

I love the thank you letters – as it seems to always be in the back of our minds who we might have forgotten about or thank. And the hammock and grapes sound wonderful, Marina. I’m with you girl!

]]> By: Yung Drew http://www.alexshalman.com/2008/12/14/relax-like-cat/comment-page-1/#comment-96511 Yung Drew Mon, 05 Jan 2009 08:00:40 +0000 http://www.alexshalman.com/?p=1386#comment-96511 Nice tips here Alex... ANTI-PRODUCTIVITY is SEVERELY underrated today! People definitely gotta take time out and just CHILL OUT sometimes. Nice tips here Alex… ANTI-PRODUCTIVITY is SEVERELY underrated today! People definitely gotta take time out and just CHILL OUT sometimes.

]]> By: Merry Christmas to all my readers. « Time Management Master http://www.alexshalman.com/2008/12/14/relax-like-cat/comment-page-1/#comment-95211 Merry Christmas to all my readers. « Time Management Master Wed, 24 Dec 2008 08:22:36 +0000 http://www.alexshalman.com/?p=1386#comment-95211 [...] http://www.alexshalman.com/2008/12/14/relax-like-cat/ [...] [...] http://www.alexshalman.com/2008/12/14/relax-like-cat/ [...]

]]> By: MLDina http://www.alexshalman.com/2008/12/14/relax-like-cat/comment-page-1/#comment-94076 MLDina Thu, 18 Dec 2008 03:26:43 +0000 http://www.alexshalman.com/?p=1386#comment-94076 I have a pretty hard time relaxing; I usually feel like I'm wasting time. I loved your suggestions, and am seriously considering scheduling a massage after the stress of the holidays! I have a pretty hard time relaxing; I usually feel like I’m wasting time. I loved your suggestions, and am seriously considering scheduling a massage after the stress of the holidays!

]]> By: Brandon Gilbert http://www.alexshalman.com/2008/12/14/relax-like-cat/comment-page-1/#comment-93853 Brandon Gilbert Wed, 17 Dec 2008 01:27:46 +0000 http://www.alexshalman.com/?p=1386#comment-93853 its easy to get sucked into a workaholic mentality, but it must be balanced with relaxation and peace. i really appreciate the practical and easy to use action steps. its easy to get sucked into a workaholic mentality, but it must be balanced with relaxation and peace.

i really appreciate the practical and easy to use action steps.

]]> By: Jay http://www.alexshalman.com/2008/12/14/relax-like-cat/comment-page-1/#comment-93699 Jay Tue, 16 Dec 2008 00:00:36 +0000 http://www.alexshalman.com/?p=1386#comment-93699 Funny- I was just looking at my cat today and thinking what a life she has. One thing I suggest is to grab that moleskin and turn to a clean page and just simply throw down the gratitude. We all have many things to be thankful for- sometimes we have to remind ourselves of that. When you are done I dare you to be stressed! :-) Funny- I was just looking at my cat today and thinking what a life she has. One thing I suggest is to grab that moleskin and turn to a clean page and just simply throw down the gratitude. We all have many things to be thankful for- sometimes we have to remind ourselves of that. When you are done I dare you to be stressed! :-)

]]> By: Daniel Massicotte http://www.alexshalman.com/2008/12/14/relax-like-cat/comment-page-1/#comment-93679 Daniel Massicotte Mon, 15 Dec 2008 21:16:45 +0000 http://www.alexshalman.com/?p=1386#comment-93679 Thanks for this Alex. I just discovered your blog from Simple Dollar. This list will be great to put in action this evening; I have 3 final exams between tomorrow and friday. Thanks for this Alex. I just discovered your blog from Simple Dollar.

This list will be great to put in action this evening; I have 3 final exams between tomorrow and friday.

]]> By: Alex Fayle | Someday Syndrome http://www.alexshalman.com/2008/12/14/relax-like-cat/comment-page-1/#comment-93647 Alex Fayle | Someday Syndrome Mon, 15 Dec 2008 14:33:32 +0000 http://www.alexshalman.com/?p=1386#comment-93647 Great list, although fortunately I have no problems relaxing. Well, actually I do, but since instituting rules (like no work after dinner nor on weekends) I find it very easy to relax. Basically take away the temptation and I'm good to go! (or in this case not to go) ;) Great list, although fortunately I have no problems relaxing. Well, actually I do, but since instituting rules (like no work after dinner nor on weekends) I find it very easy to relax.

Basically take away the temptation and I’m good to go! (or in this case not to go) ;)

]]> By: Vincent http://www.alexshalman.com/2008/12/14/relax-like-cat/comment-page-1/#comment-93644 Vincent Mon, 15 Dec 2008 14:18:35 +0000 http://www.alexshalman.com/?p=1386#comment-93644 Hi Alex, Thanks for the list and I particularly like point number 5. In this modern world, many of us carry a cellphone and surf on the net excessively. By switching off our phone and not using the internet, we can really avoid lots of distraction. Relaxing is definitely useful because it is just like sharpening a saw before using it. Sharpening a saw will help us be more efficient in sawing and it works the same as relaxing and renewing ourselves. I did an article that elaborate on the importance of renewing ourselves, maybe you will be interested in it. http://www.healthmoneysuccess.com/443/what-everyone-ought-to-know-about-renewing-yourself/ Cheers Vincent Personal Development Blogger Hi Alex,

Thanks for the list and I particularly like point number 5. In this modern world, many of us carry a cellphone and surf on the net excessively. By switching off our phone and not using the internet, we can really avoid lots of distraction.

Relaxing is definitely useful because it is just like sharpening a saw before using it. Sharpening a saw will help us be more efficient in sawing and it works the same as relaxing and renewing ourselves.

I did an article that elaborate on the importance of renewing ourselves, maybe you will be interested in it.
http://www.healthmoneysuccess.com/443/what-everyone-ought-to-know-about-renewing-yourself/

Cheers
Vincent
Personal Development Blogger

]]> By: Alex Shalman http://www.alexshalman.com/2008/12/14/relax-like-cat/comment-page-1/#comment-93639 Alex Shalman Mon, 15 Dec 2008 13:48:09 +0000 http://www.alexshalman.com/?p=1386#comment-93639 @Jesvin "If money can buy you love or happiness, its definitely a cat" LOL, definitely quote worthy. The only problem is, I don't think you have encountered an animal that doesn't like you. You still have to be nice to them, or they'll hate you! @Jesvin “If money can buy you love or happiness, its definitely a cat” LOL, definitely quote worthy. The only problem is, I don’t think you have encountered an animal that doesn’t like you. You still have to be nice to them, or they’ll hate you!

]]> By: Clara http://www.alexshalman.com/2008/12/14/relax-like-cat/comment-page-1/#comment-93616 Clara Mon, 15 Dec 2008 07:11:13 +0000 http://www.alexshalman.com/?p=1386#comment-93616 Substitute a toy poodle for the cat. Mine likes to drape herself around my neck like a scarf. Better than aromatherapy. Substitute a toy poodle for the cat. Mine likes to drape herself around my neck like a scarf. Better than aromatherapy.

]]> By: jesvin http://www.alexshalman.com/2008/12/14/relax-like-cat/comment-page-1/#comment-93613 jesvin Mon, 15 Dec 2008 06:45:01 +0000 http://www.alexshalman.com/?p=1386#comment-93613 If money can buy you love or happiness, its definitely a cat/dog! For me its my (mostly indoors) exercise routine and deep breathing. If money can buy you love or happiness, its definitely a cat/dog!

For me its my (mostly indoors) exercise routine and deep breathing.

]]> By: greatmanagement http://www.alexshalman.com/2008/12/14/relax-like-cat/comment-page-1/#comment-93610 greatmanagement Mon, 15 Dec 2008 06:27:13 +0000 http://www.alexshalman.com/?p=1386#comment-93610 Great list, Alex. I love cooking so number 14 jumps out for me. Andrew Great list, Alex. I love cooking so number 14 jumps out for me.

Andrew

]]> By: Alex Shalman http://www.alexshalman.com/2008/12/14/relax-like-cat/comment-page-1/#comment-93579 Alex Shalman Sun, 14 Dec 2008 23:28:15 +0000 http://www.alexshalman.com/?p=1386#comment-93579 @PJ If you get bit, this means you stroked it too hard =) Let me stress "GENTLE" ;) @PJ If you get bit, this means you stroked it too hard =) Let me stress “GENTLE” ;)

]]> By: PJ_Normz http://www.alexshalman.com/2008/12/14/relax-like-cat/comment-page-1/#comment-93578 PJ_Normz Sun, 14 Dec 2008 23:26:53 +0000 http://www.alexshalman.com/?p=1386#comment-93578 #30 always works like a charm for me...that is till I get bit ;) #30 always works like a charm for me…that is till I get bit ;)

]]> By: Alex Shalman http://www.alexshalman.com/2008/12/14/relax-like-cat/comment-page-1/#comment-93576 Alex Shalman Sun, 14 Dec 2008 23:24:34 +0000 http://www.alexshalman.com/?p=1386#comment-93576 @Jenny Yes, it seems that saying no is hard for you and @Alex as well. Thanks for the 2 years. Two years blogging is officially on December 15th, 2008. @Jenny Yes, it seems that saying no is hard for you and @Alex as well.

Thanks for the 2 years. Two years blogging is officially on December 15th, 2008.

]]> By: Jenny Mannion http://www.alexshalman.com/2008/12/14/relax-like-cat/comment-page-1/#comment-93574 Jenny Mannion Sun, 14 Dec 2008 23:22:28 +0000 http://www.alexshalman.com/?p=1386#comment-93574 Hey Alex, Happy 2 years blogging! GREAT tips and I love and use SO many tips on this list; journaling, bath, HOT shower, relaxing my mind by meditating or visualizing.... you got my faves on there Alex! And my weakness as well.... saying "no"... I'm workin' on it! :-) Congrats! Love, Jenny Hey Alex, Happy 2 years blogging! GREAT tips and I love and use SO many tips on this list; journaling, bath, HOT shower, relaxing my mind by meditating or visualizing…. you got my faves on there Alex! And my weakness as well…. saying “no”… I’m workin’ on it! :-) Congrats! Love, Jenny

]]> By: Alex Shalman http://www.alexshalman.com/2008/12/14/relax-like-cat/comment-page-1/#comment-93571 Alex Shalman Sun, 14 Dec 2008 23:01:59 +0000 http://www.alexshalman.com/?p=1386#comment-93571 @Danny - A man after my own heart. Let me know what is your favorite type of massage. I don't splurge on these too often, only a couple of times really, but I've come to find out that there are SO MANY KINDS. @Danny – A man after my own heart. Let me know what is your favorite type of massage. I don’t splurge on these too often, only a couple of times really, but I’ve come to find out that there are SO MANY KINDS.

]]> By: Alex Blackwell http://www.alexshalman.com/2008/12/14/relax-like-cat/comment-page-1/#comment-93569 Alex Blackwell Sun, 14 Dec 2008 22:59:20 +0000 http://www.alexshalman.com/?p=1386#comment-93569 I like "Say No" the most. Too often, I try to be all things to all people. This leaves very little for me. Thanks for the great list Alex. I like “Say No” the most. Too often, I try to be all things to all people. This leaves very little for me. Thanks for the great list Alex.

]]> By: Lewis http://www.alexshalman.com/2008/12/14/relax-like-cat/comment-page-1/#comment-93568 Lewis Sun, 14 Dec 2008 22:58:36 +0000 http://www.alexshalman.com/?p=1386#comment-93568 This is a great list for anyone to chillax and take it easy for once. It's tough to be productive when your are over extended, so thanks for putting together this info to help us decompress, and appreciate the finer things in life. Lewis This is a great list for anyone to chillax and take it easy for once. It’s tough to be productive when your are over extended, so thanks for putting together this info to help us decompress, and appreciate the finer things in life.

Lewis

]]> By: Success Professor - Danny Gamache http://www.alexshalman.com/2008/12/14/relax-like-cat/comment-page-1/#comment-93567 Success Professor - Danny Gamache Sun, 14 Dec 2008 22:57:32 +0000 http://www.alexshalman.com/?p=1386#comment-93567 Great list Alex. My top choices are the massage and hot bath! I also enjoy reading blogs, listening to podcasts and treating myself to a meal out or delivery. Great list Alex. My top choices are the massage and hot bath! I also enjoy reading blogs, listening to podcasts and treating myself to a meal out or delivery.

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