when I was a kid, so now on my days off in New York I’ll get coffee with some friends and go to Color Me Mine and sit there for, like, five hours and paint really detailed mugs or whatever. “I had my birthday parties at a Color Me Mine in L.A. And at the end of it you get a bedspread or some curtains or something to wear - it’s lovely.” - the Daily Mail, September 2008 ![]() “I always say to Leigh, ‘If they ever put me in prison for anything, make sure I have a sewing machine and lots of fabric and I’ll be fine.’ If I want to calm down I’ll buy some fabric, get a pattern, shut myself in a room and stay there for days, really happy. Would you rather live in a home like this or in one that resembles a storage shed? The answer, I hope, is obvious.” - The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up, January 2011 “A comfortable environment, a space that feels good to be in, a place where you can relax - these are the traits that make a home a power spot. I notice that when I don’t take the time to do it, I am not as centered, patient, or clear.” - People, April 2016 Meditation also has been a wonderful tool. I had to learn to stop, relax, and take long deep breaths and within seconds I would feel more clear and ready to deal with the situation in a more loving way. “I noticed every time I felt overwhelmed I would hold my breath. and we don’t get home until midnight some nights, so we don’t have that much recovery time.” - Women’s Health, March 2014 We have class the next morning at 10 a.m. I get home and usually have a glass of wine, eat a light dinner, watch TV and try to relax. I usually listen to music and walk home to kind transition into relaxed-mode. “After a show it’s late at night and you’re exhausted, but your adrenaline is still pumping. I think all these things help keep my immune system strong.” - Women’s Health, April 2012 I’m also very into massage to help release tension in my back, neck, and shoulders. Acupuncture helps me relax and release stress. Standing for hours can impact my posture, and that can throw the rest of my body out of whack. “I count on chiropractic sessions to keep my body aligned. It’s sad, isn’t it?” - Rolling Stone, March 2016 Related Stories Very few famous people are walking around now. I know it might be dangerous, but that’s only in the corner of my mind. … Reading before bed is relaxing and edifying, but if I’m too tired for that, I’ll try to get in a Breaking Bad episode on Netflix.” - Adweek, February 2013 That seems to kind of mess with my sleep patterns a bit. “If I’m being good, I really try to read before bed because I think it helps me sleep instead of having the interface of a glowing screen in front of me. ![]() Even if I’m just getting ready for an event, I’ll bring them to hair and makeup.” - Vogue, 2015 I bring Diptyque’s small candles in amber or lavender everywhere, too. “I put my bath salts in a Ziploc bag and bring them with me. If I had time I could be in that bath for three hours, although me having three hours to take a bath is like finding a leprechaun at the end of the rainbow.” - Violet Grey, June 2016 I have to soak for at least half an hour. ![]() I don’t do bubble bath - it makes me feel too much like a kid. ![]() “Bathtime is a ritual! You’ve got to get the right temperature, you must have good bath salts or Epsom salts and dissolve them properly, and you need bath oils to get some scents going. It took me weeks to pick that bathtub.” - O, The Oprah Magazine, December 2006 I spend most evenings reading and taking long baths … The bathtub is the most important thing in my new house. To wash my face and nourish my skin and cleanse myself of everything that happened through the day, and then to sit in bed with my journal or a book of poems or a novel and a cup of tea, is the perfect way for me to ensure a good night’s rest.” - Interview, July 2013 The thing that’s most grounding for me before bed, though, is when I wash my face. If I’m having a me night, I might do 15 to 45 minutes of yoga. Read on to learn how Oprah, Hari Nef, Yoko Ono, Gisele Bündchen, and more women find inner calm in the midst of hectic schedules. For ideas, we looked to 25 famous women who have shared their best relaxation techniques, which include Lego-building, trips to Costco, and many, many baths. It’s never too late to find a new way to unwind, and now seems like the perfect time. The holidays can be a time of renewal or, particularly after this election, deep stress.
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