Locals attend mass at their local parishes and spend the day relaxing with family and friends.

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The Green Room has cheap, fresh seafood every day, relaxing decor and laid-back indie tunes.

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After a day of relaxing at the beach or visiting the cultural sites, visitors can head to the upscale area of Osu, in central Accra, to sample the nightlife.

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Half of the participants meditated briefly on a daily basis and the other half listened to relaxing music for 12 minutes a day.

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What do you say to the fathers of the men responsible, when you find them relaxing in their homes the next day, preparing for a meal?

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But continuing to communicate with colleagues after hours not only creates stress, but it prevents your brain from relaxing and recouping from a long work day in preparation for the next.

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Although the cruise was very port intensive, sometimes with two stops in a day, it was nevertheless very relaxing.

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Depending on the terrain, each day's ride can be exciting, relaxing or both.

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