| Author | Message | ||
| Dave (Maranelloman)
Intermediate Member Username: Maranelloman Post Number: 1752 Registered: 1-2002 |
Bill, LOL! Good one! Yeah, I only do that in winter. That Viking garb is just too heavy for Texas summers!!!  | ||
| wm hart (Whart)
Intermediate Member Username: Whart Post Number: 1182 Registered: 12-2001 |
X-dressing, in the Viking manner? | ||
| Dave (Maranelloman)
Intermediate Member Username: Maranelloman Post Number: 1744 Registered: 1-2002 |
Driving on track. and....  | ||
| Charles Barton (Airbarton)
Member Username: Airbarton Post Number: 532 Registered: 11-2002 |
I'm with the Doc on this one, Sex is by far the best stress reliever! | ||
| James P. Smith (Tigermilk)
Junior Member Username: Tigermilk Post Number: 150 Registered: 7-2001 |
It's hard for me to get stressed. I'm a pretty lowkey person. In fact, my wife gets upset how laissez faire I can be. Things just roll off my back without leaving any residue. But if I do get a little stressed, exercise does the trick. Maybe the 200 miles of bicycling a week is a stress inhibitor??? | ||
| Mr. Doody (Doody)
Intermediate Member Username: Doody Post Number: 1156 Registered: 11-2001 |
i hug my kids. always a happy and incredibly relaxing thing! my boy is old enough to hug back - even better! doody. | ||
| Peter (Bubba)
Member Username: Bubba Post Number: 375 Registered: 5-2002 |
My remedy is not for everyone. I like playing first-person shooter games to relax, which I think would do the exact opposite for many others. Gives me the rush when I get a head-shot. | ||
| Vincent (Vincent348)
Member Username: Vincent348 Post Number: 474 Registered: 4-2003 |
Today, I went to a Giants game.... Now, I think I'll put the flywheel back together. | ||
| Drstranglove (Drstranglove)
Member Username: Drstranglove Post Number: 494 Registered: 4-2003 |
Sorry, I knew I should have put "Get a..." in front of that one!!! :b But, yea. I am a pitcher, not a catcher. DrS | ||
| William H (Countachxx)
Advanced Member Username: Countachxx Post Number: 2572 Registered: 2-2001 |
Dr S, you mean you give someone a blow job to reduce stress ? LOL I think I'd rather have stress | ||
| Drstranglove (Drstranglove)
Member Username: Drstranglove Post Number: 492 Registered: 4-2003 |
Blowjob. 'Nuff said. DrS | ||
| "The Don" (Mlemus)
Senior Member Username: Mlemus Post Number: 5052 Registered: 8-2002 |
I kick puppies. | ||
| Andrew Menasce (Amenasce)
Intermediate Member Username: Amenasce Post Number: 1050 Registered: 10-2001 |
I burn a cd with my fav songs and I go for a Drive . | ||
| Ed Christophersen (Dr_c)
New member Username: Dr_c Post Number: 46 Registered: 12-2002 |
Oh, and flying a plane sure does take my mind off of my practice. Can't think about anything else. I went up this morning. It's terrific to soar like an eagle (OK, a turkey!) on a beautiful clear morning. | ||
| PeterS (Peters)
Member Username: Peters Post Number: 577 Registered: 1-2003 |
Joseph...I spent 3 years in TKD. It was great, but I smoke a bit more than I should and the workouts got difficult! I encourage anyone to get into martial arts. You get a good workout while you gain confidence about yourself and your ability to defend ones self if the need arises. I hope to get back into it soon | ||
| Joseph MacPhee (Jmacphee)
New member Username: Jmacphee Post Number: 5 Registered: 8-2002 |
I prefer martial arts (tae kwon do specifically) to working out because the schedule and built-in reward system (higher belts) encourages me to keep going back. It is also more social (IMHO) and I always come out more relaxed than when I went in. Meditating doesn't work for me, the last thing I want to do when I'm dwelling on something is spend an hour alone in a quiet room; I need to get the idea out of my head. | ||
| Peter Topman (Peter_topman)
New member Username: Peter_topman Post Number: 46 Registered: 8-2002 |
strip club | ||
| Manu (Manu)
Member Username: Manu Post Number: 741 Registered: 2-2002 |
I can't say that I have *completely* learnt to relax. The reality is that escaping stress/relaxing typically involves escaping work. And that can be impossible especially if you own manage your own business or are in a particularly high powered job - there are only a few things that let me leave behind work.... 1. Have one friggin guess (hint: see hot chicks thread...) 2. Ed is absolutely utterly right.... Lifting weights/working out is absolutely excellent stress relief IMO.. you can get soooo angry with some people that you don't feel like lying down etc... lifting weights helps you VENT that anger/frustration and when you come out of the gym particularly if you've had a satisfying workout you can feel mildy euphoric. | ||
| Ed Christophersen (Dr_c)
New member Username: Dr_c Post Number: 44 Registered: 12-2002 |
Re: stress management. I think that waiting until you are stressed out is part of the problem. I have worked out 3 mornings a week for 23 years. If you get a good nights sleep, work out, and eat right, I think that you can handle a good deal more stress. And, keeping your blood work looking good is important. Don't smoke at all and watch your weight. Far too many Americans don't take care of themselves, then get all stressed out because they didn't. So, an ounce of prevention is, in fact, worth a pound of cure. Not preaching, sharing. You asked. | ||
| Todd (Tkrefeld)
Junior Member Username: Tkrefeld Post Number: 173 Registered: 11-2001 |
You'll learn to relax when you have a coronary or breakdown..The body and mind need rest...period....What good is all the work if you collapse before you can enjoy what it got you. I think about things which are peaceful and just clean fun...biggest part is deciding you ARE going to relax and then DO IT...NO thinking of other ••••...It doesn't take much but 20 minutes of mental relaxation will do wonders...REad psychcybernetics and learn about "creating" the peaceful place in your mind where you are relaxed in the mist of complete chaos.. | ||
| Steve M (Steve308gtsi)
Junior Member Username: Steve308gtsi Post Number: 74 Registered: 5-2002 |
I get up early on a Sunday before all the nuts hit the road and go for a ride up to the Cavecreek area on my Harley. No stereo, just the wind , sound of the engine and beautiful scenery. It even looks different not being in a car. | ||
| PeterS (Peters)
Member Username: Peters Post Number: 573 Registered: 1-2003 |
Marq-Patrick...The $500 fishing boat was a humbling experience! I am holding the boat at the dock (a '67 16 foot 40HP green piece of %$#&) while all the boys are putting their $40K ski boats in the water! Regardless, I had fun! I could have been in the middle of the lake in a float tube and it would have been just as relaxing!..Ps: $400 or the $500 is the value of the trailer! | ||
| Bruce Wellington (Bws88tr)
Intermediate Member Username: Bws88tr Post Number: 1908 Registered: 4-2002 |
USE YOUR "CALLER ID" MORE FREQUENTLY | ||
| Jack (Gilles27)
Member Username: Gilles27 Post Number: 957 Registered: 3-2002 |
I drive, work out or just go for a walk. I used to live a mile from work, so the walk home was the perfect pressure valve. Now I'm a few miles away, and the el train only seems to exacerbate a bad mood. Thinking about plunking down $500 for one of those fishing boats... | ||
| Marq J Ruben (Qferrari)
Member Username: Qferrari Post Number: 374 Registered: 2-2002 |
I see that a lot of you have things you do to rid yourself of stress. More power to you; I'm, seriously, envious of your ability to do that. My problem is that when I do something that is generally considered 'relaxing', I still find my mind racing at some god-forsaken speed thinking of things I need to get done, etc... I do not know how to 'turn it off'. Perhaps William's choice, meditation, should be something I should look into. | ||
| William Huber (Solipsist)
Intermediate Member Username: Solipsist Post Number: 1003 Registered: 9-2001 |
Go ride my MTB or lift wieghts. Listen to music on the mp3 while doing so. | ||
| William H (Countachxx)
Advanced Member Username: Countachxx Post Number: 2566 Registered: 2-2001 |
meditation is a great way to reduce stress. Good for building concentration & peace of mind also | ||
| Marq J Ruben (Qferrari)
Member Username: Qferrari Post Number: 372 Registered: 2-2002 |
Bruce- Not much better here in DC area today...40-50mph winds....I'm stressed again! | ||
| Bruce Wellington (Bws88tr)
Intermediate Member Username: Bws88tr Post Number: 1906 Registered: 4-2002 |
I HEAR YA MARQ..I DIDNT SAY THE DRUGS WORK 100% BUT KEEP MY MARRIAGE TO ANDREA...PLEASE SEND SOME SUN OVER TO US IN NJ..ITS BEEN RAINY 8 DAYS STRAIGHT... BRUCE | ||
| Marq J Ruben (Qferrari)
Member Username: Qferrari Post Number: 371 Registered: 2-2002 |
Mornin' Bruce! I hear ya; drugs are always an option, but I'd prefer to be able to do it of my own volition. | ||
| Bruce Wellington (Bws88tr)
Intermediate Member Username: Bws88tr Post Number: 1904 Registered: 4-2002 |
HI MARQ PROZAC OR ZOLOFT WORK WELL FOR ME.. | ||
| Marq J Ruben (Qferrari)
Member Username: Qferrari Post Number: 370 Registered: 2-2002 |
I have yet to learn how to relax. | ||
| Sunny Garofalo (Jaguarxj6)
Member Username: Jaguarxj6 Post Number: 554 Registered: 2-2003 |
Long twisty mountain road off PCH thats never travelled with windows down and music on low. Or, take a quick nap. | ||
| wm hart (Whart)
Intermediate Member Username: Whart Post Number: 1176 Registered: 12-2001 |
It took me along time to learn to relax, and compartmentalize. Had to live through the suicide of a family member and a few other tragedies to really internalize some of the basic truths about life. Having said that, substances are a false respite (and actually make things worse), and working at relaxing is just what it sounds like. Easy answer: i do what i feel like doing, whether its driving, reading, walking, smoking a good cigar, watching an old movie, etc. Exercise is also wonderful. I remember vacations where i spent the entire time on the phone, reading faxes, etc. Life is too short... | ||
| Patrick Denonville (Arizonaguy)
Junior Member Username: Arizonaguy Post Number: 157 Registered: 4-2003 |
I would be really stressed if I were you Peter...a bunch of guys in a $500 boat? I look at Ferrari's and Lamborghini's when I'm stressed, or poke around on forums. | ||
| Jordan Witherspoon (Jordan747_400)
Intermediate Member Username: Jordan747_400 Post Number: 1144 Registered: 12-2002 |
Cant beat laying down on a bed and listening to some good old classical music. Either I close my eyes and daydream while I listen, or it puts me right to sleep if im really exhausted. I promise that youll never have a more relaxing nap if you fall asleep to classical music. | ||
| Vincent (Vincent348)
Member Username: Vincent348 Post Number: 472 Registered: 4-2003 |
Today, I took a 348 flywheel apart.... We'll see about tommorow.... | ||
| Omar (Auraraptor)
Member Username: Auraraptor Post Number: 616 Registered: 9-2002 |
Drive. (Something I dont drive everday) | ||
| Randall (Randall)
Member Username: Randall Post Number: 492 Registered: 1-2003 |
Most people I know drink heavily.... | ||
| PeterS (Peters)
Member Username: Peters Post Number: 570 Registered: 1-2003 |
Assuming most of us here are professionals and work stupid hours, just seeing what everyone does to relieve stress. I did not do the normal 16 hours at my home office today (its Saturday) and I went fishing all day. Not that I really like to fish, but it was extremely relaxing being captive on a buddies new $500 boat! I feel that my blood pressure went down a few notches! I do not always make time to relax, but after today, I may do more stuff like this...What do you do to staive off a heart attack? |