https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Sat, 16 May 2026 19:22:51 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-ever-experience-stimulus-free-time-any-more#post-331230 Tue, 09 Oct 2012 08:22:21 +0000 heffalump 331230@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>It's very rare for me to not be doing something. I'm always either on the kindle or doing cross stitching or something, I like to have my hands going.</p> <p>The last time I got my hair done (in July) the lady tried to insist that I read a magazine. She couldn't understand that I just wanted to sit there and do nothing! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-ever-experience-stimulus-free-time-any-more#post-331047 Tue, 09 Oct 2012 02:34:37 +0000 SAHM0811 331047@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Hmm, I've been running more lately. For the last five minutes when I go from running to brisk walking I'll take off my headphones and just walk in silence. I love it. It reminds me of when I used to take yoga... I think what I loved most about yoga was just listening to myself breathe!</p> <p>All other moments in my life are very much filled with stimuli... mostly the kids! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-ever-experience-stimulus-free-time-any-more#post-330457 Mon, 08 Oct 2012 15:41:05 +0000 autumnlove 330457@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>The only time I feel really relaxed is on my commuting days. I'm in my car for 3-3.5 hours a day! Sometimes, I turn off the radio and just enjoy the quiet! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-ever-experience-stimulus-free-time-any-more#post-330453 Mon, 08 Oct 2012 15:38:21 +0000 JerricaBenton 330453@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I try to meditate most weekdays, but I do use music so maybe that doesn't count. It helps me relax more though, I think. I've never been one to fall asleep the second my head hits the pillow so I always lay awake thinking for at least a half an hour at night. Also in the shower - I do some of my best thinking about everything or even nothing at all in the shower! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-ever-experience-stimulus-free-time-any-more#post-330344 Mon, 08 Oct 2012 14:09:45 +0000 Red 330344@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>The only times when I have truly stimulus free time is the 5-10 minutes at bedtime right before I fall asleep in pitch darkness....and even then that only happens on evenings when I have sleep early so I don't turn the TV on. </p> <p>And on rare occassions when I wake up before my alarm, I'll just lay in bed and enjoy the cozy covers. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-ever-experience-stimulus-free-time-any-more#post-330320 Mon, 08 Oct 2012 13:59:00 +0000 mrbee 330320@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Modern Daisy: Ah interesting! Haha people watching is stimulation though... I guess I do that too though! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-ever-experience-stimulus-free-time-any-more#post-330315 Mon, 08 Oct 2012 13:56:40 +0000 Modern Daisy 330315@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@mrbee: Oh goodness I couldn't even say! I am usually zoning out thinking about the most random things. On my way to work I think about what is waiting for me on my desk then on the way home I'm usually thinking about what to make for dinner - but I also people watch as well which can be very interesting! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-ever-experience-stimulus-free-time-any-more#post-330193 Mon, 08 Oct 2012 12:58:39 +0000 mrbee 330193@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Modern Daisy: What kind of things do you think about on the train and while walking? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-ever-experience-stimulus-free-time-any-more#post-330177 Mon, 08 Oct 2012 12:51:36 +0000 Modern Daisy 330177@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>My commute to and from work is stimulus free. I don't like to be distracted since I switch trains and I'm only on each train for one stop. It's definitely not enough time to read a book and I like to be able to hear announcements people around me. Also sometimes I will walk home and that's 45 minutes without stimulus.</p> <p>Once I get home though, the TV is usually on. Sometimes we'll turn it off and listen to Pandora while cooking dinner though which is nice. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-ever-experience-stimulus-free-time-any-more#post-330153 Mon, 08 Oct 2012 12:38:30 +0000 DillonLion 330153@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Only time is when I'm engaging in physical activity - workout class, yoga, etc. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-ever-experience-stimulus-free-time-any-more#post-330129 Mon, 08 Oct 2012 12:32:03 +0000 Boogs 330129@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>It really only happens when we got on walks. I should really be better about doing it more. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-ever-experience-stimulus-free-time-any-more#post-330124 Mon, 08 Oct 2012 12:29:14 +0000 Goldilocks1107 330124@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>When I get home from work with LO, I don't turn the TV on. 4-6pm is prime awake time, so we play (she's 4.5 months old). It's not necessarily "stimuls-free" but it is tech-free time. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-ever-experience-stimulus-free-time-any-more#post-330116 Mon, 08 Oct 2012 12:26:08 +0000 ladyfingers 330116@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I wish. I need to get better about this! Thanks for the reminder. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-ever-experience-stimulus-free-time-any-more#post-330102 Mon, 08 Oct 2012 12:20:44 +0000 wahine08 330102@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I really struggle with finding stimulus free time but I guess I really should embrace the ability to just sit and do nothing while I don't have kids yet. Sometimes after work I just lay in bed for a few minutes before starting my "after work" stuff (cleaning, cooking, TV show catch-up!) It's kind of hard not to fall asleep though! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-ever-experience-stimulus-free-time-any-more#post-330058 Mon, 08 Oct 2012 11:59:20 +0000 CATWOMAN 330058@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I force it upon myself with daily meditation. 5 minutes a day is all I need! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-ever-experience-stimulus-free-time-any-more#post-330047 Mon, 08 Oct 2012 11:47:28 +0000 mrbee 330047@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Probably my most stimulus-free time is when I am on the subway and my phone is out of batteries. I will eventually start thinking about random things, and let my thoughts drift... and sometimes I'll end up thinking about the most random things.</p> <p>My thoughts do drift during the day, but rarely do they travel as far as they do when I am completely devoid of mental stimulation. I remember when Charlie was a baby, I would bottle feed him at night and I would sit in the dark and just think about my life and where it was going. It was actually a really magical experience.</p> <p>I've started to block out times that I purposefully avoid stimulation and let my thoughts drift. What I've been learning is that my willpower is very weak. To truly avoid stimulation, I need to be in situations where I can't use any device. So sometimes I will leave my smartphone at home... or I was actually thinking of creating an app called Dumbphone, where if you turn it on you can't use your phone for an hour except for phone calls.</p> <p>Do you ever experience stimulus-free time any more? </p>