Re: Re: Eating without distractions

[Guest guest]

I like the cocktail idea because it is " doing " something, not just talking but contains a relaxing " task " of sorts, sipping on the drink. And there's a clear finish line, when the drink is gone. Yet it's clear that the goal is not to drink it as fast as possible.

Maybe this could be done with herbal tea. Anyone else have substitutes?

My sister relaxes with knitting. And she does it while watching TV and doing other mindless things... might be a good substitute for mindless eating! I've never been interested in knitting before but suddenly the last couple of days I am.

Oh, and for those in couples, the idea of a drink together, sans kids, sounds pretty great for reconnecting, too!

Abby

>  My parents always had a cocktail together when they came home from work. Just them, about 20 minutes together, they talked about their day and we had to wait until that was over before dinner was started. This wasn’t about drinking booze, they each had a simple martini or gibson, it was more about putting a distance between home and work, shifting gears. Once they had their respite, we all joined them and had dinner.

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> When I was still working and the job stress was mounting, I use to talk out loud in my car on the way home. I would yell, scream, say all the things I really wanted to say, but couldn’t and made myself a promise that once I drove into the garage, it was over with. I would not bring it into the house with me. It really worked for me. Now that I am retired, if the day has been stressful, I sip a drink before dinner, non alcohol when in the truck, and a brandy if I am at home. There is something soothing in sipping, and hot tea is a natural relaxer.

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