I do not ordinarily share these secrets with just anyone, but since you asked, here are my Rules for Effective Lounging:
- Create an environment conducive to frequent naps and luxurious lying around. You can start with traditional methods like stretching out on a lawn chair by a pool. A hammock in the shade is also a nice alternative. But really, there is nothing like a soft couch with lots of downy pillows. The latter is my choice for the best setup of all.
- Surround yourself with favorite foods and drink and place all beverages and edibles within reachable distance so you never have to get up. Best to just lean a bit to get to the cheese and crackers.
- Have ample reading material at arm’s length for a variety of activities while prone. Consider the area within three feet of you to be your Lounging Center and nothing worthwhile can be outside the boundaries of a reachable distance.
- Extremely Important: Never forget to have handy the remote controls for your television.
- Keep your cell phone nearby so you don’t have to get up except for dire emergencies or dinner, and don’t plan on answering it unless you can’t resist.
- Draw the curtains in advance for a softer, dreamier atmosphere, or if it’s evening, dim the lights. Foggy, rainy days are perfect.
- Lock and bolt the doors before you lie down and don’t answer knocks or doorbells (crouch down so as not to be seen through windows).
- Wear loose, comfortable clothing, for rolling over and ease in changing positions – nothing binding.
- Additional possible Lounging Accessories at arm’s length: a back scratcher;
a pen and pad for notes; hand lotion; eye pad; glasses; extra pillows for under your feet; napkins for spills.
The 1929 Coca-Cola Slogan was, “The Pause that Refreshes.” It’s time now to take the ultimate pause. The trouble is, it’s a pause that can last all day. Take it from me. I know. I am an expert at the art of effective lounging.
I like a soft sofa and a couple of throw pillows and my ipad and I’m all set. I just have to remember to bring the phone near me. I hate jumping up to answer the phone after I’ve dozed off!
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Your lounging could benefit from some lunging! 🙂
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Hmm, lunging looks like breathing! Lungeing? I’ll look that up.
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Yeah, I think the elastic waist thing is the most important. thing in the list for me.
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LOL – you are too funny!! I loved this post, and after the nasty experience of my first day back to work yesterday after holidays, I am sorely tempted to stay home and have a lounging day :). Oh, how wonderful that would be, but I have to go…..
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mmmm making kitty-cat like stretching noises before gathering my quilt about me and going back to my little nap! so enjoyed this dor!
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You are my hero.
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After a long string of hot dry weather we finally got some rain here in Texas. You are so right – rainy days are the best for lounging. 🙂
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I admire your lounging ability! These are good tips but I’m not very good at it.
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I’m with you on this shofar! Must remember to take the phone to the sofa! 🙂
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O.K. – you have me there. Whaat?
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Lemme know what you find out. 🙂
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Ditto! Or a long loose robe.
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Oooooh Cindy, I know how hard it is to come off holidaying. But, lounging is in order on the weekends I hope. Glad you liked the blog post though. 🙂
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Thanks Kate… I’m so glad you enjoyed my little foray into the world of total relaxation. 🙂
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Hi Kate. Your little comment made me giggle. Thanks for making me laugh with just four words. Amazing.
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No rain in the forecast for a few days here, so it’s back to the grindstone for me. 🙂
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Practice – practice – practice “makes perfect.” 🙂 Thanks coastalcrone!
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All great tips! I like to lounge in the hammock on the deck, so mosquito spray is on my list of accessories.
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Thanks Margie… wish I had a hammock on my deck, but there’s the chaise lounge and I love to doze there in the sun.
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Hi Dor! My husband and I are both hoping that when we’re really relaxed we can yell “Room service!” and everything will be delivered to us! 🙂
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I’ve heard that permanently living on a cruise ship is not a bad idea. Hmmmmmm.
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oooooh…that would be wonderful! 🙂
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