“What makes you feel stress-free?”

@Shavkat (140119)

Philippines

January 2, 2018 6:55pm CST

Each of us deals with stressors in life, either minor or major situations. It has been proven that life is not easy. I will slit my throat if someone will claim that they had never experienced stress in their lives. The most important thing is we know how to balance everything that comes into our lives. I always felt stress-free seeing my kitten Shadow in the backyard. Most of the time, he saw clingy catching up with my walking pace. He knows where’s my favorite spot and sits with me. It is a simple way to ease up oneself from stress. “How about you, guys?” “What makes you feel stress-free?” Image Credit: Shavkat

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@maezee (41988)

• United States

3 Jan 18

I dont know that anything really vanishes stress but for me it depends what type of stress it is. Exercising helps and seeing friends and family. Hope all is well with you.

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@Shavkat (140119)

• Philippines

3 Jan 18

Doing some type of exercises can relax oneself once done. Happy New Year!

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@kobesbuddy (78871)

• East Tawas, Michigan

3 Jan 18

Listening to old music, from the 60-70s. Also, spending time with my dog Kobe, playing ball or taking a nice walk with him.

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@Shavkat (140119)

• Philippines

3 Jan 18

I also like walking with my dog. Only if the weather is good.

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@kobesbuddy (78871)

• East Tawas, Michigan

3 Jan 18

@Shavkat We like to walk, in all kinds of weather.

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@Shavkat (140119)

• Philippines

3 Jan 18

@kobesbuddy It is nice to hear that. I hope I can do that.

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@Angela150 (928)

• London, England

3 Jan 18

Listening to music and reading makes me feel stress free.

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@Shavkat (140119)

• Philippines

3 Jan 18

That's a good combination to ease up oneself.

@LadyDuck (472114)

• Switzerland

3 Jan 18

Shadow is a beautiful and sweet kitty, I understand why you feel stress-free staying with him.

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@Shavkat (140119)

• Philippines

3 Jan 18

He is bigger than mousy. He is really a clingy fellow.

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@LadyDuck (472114)

• Switzerland

3 Jan 18

@Shavkat He is cute, he is a boy, so it's normal he is bigger than Mousy.

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@Shavkat (140119)

• Philippines

3 Jan 18

@LadyDuck Both of them are my boys, my friend. I assumed that Shadow got the genes from his father.

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@shshiju (10342)

• Cochin, India

17 Feb 18

Shadow is a cute one. Pleasant things always escape us from stress.

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@Shavkat (140119)

• Philippines

18 Feb 18

Shadow was so clingy this morning. We had a great time while I am patting him.

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@Shavkat (140119)

• Philippines

19 Feb 18

@shshiju He was a really clingy creature. He looks like a penguin that keeps following me.

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@shshiju (10342)

• Cochin, India

18 Feb 18

@Shavkat A perfect companion and stress free for both of you

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@JustBhem (70555)

• Davao, Philippines

3 Jan 18

I don't know. Maybe if I am not here in our house. Like going to the beach, read some good book or go for a ride somewhere where we I can see the beauty of nature.

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@Shavkat (140119)

• Philippines

3 Jan 18

In fact, I had been missing this kind of activity. I really wanted to travel and escape living in my city. I hope I can do it this year.

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@Shavkat (140119)

• Philippines

3 Jan 18

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@JustBhem (70555)

• Davao, Philippines

3 Jan 18

@Shavkat We have the same thought. And how I wish I can travel too.

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@gvaisakh (421)

• India

3 Jan 18

Music, sports videos

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@Shavkat (140119)

• Philippines

5 Jan 18

I think it is the best thing for us to relieve from having stress in life.

@yanzalong (18987)

• Indonesia

3 Jan 18

As long as I can get what I need to have, I think I can feel stress-free.

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@yanzalong (18987)

• Indonesia

3 Jan 18

@Shavkat Absolutely my friend.

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@Shavkat (140119)

• Philippines

3 Jan 18

@yanzalong I also felt stress-free if we have the basic needs of the family.

@Shavkat (140119)

• Philippines

3 Jan 18

I assume having the basic needs. Simple things can bring us in a state of the stress-free situation.

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@cttolledo (5454)

• Legaspi, Philippines

4 Jan 18

My doggie is my stress reliever, before we played together, but now that she's not with me anymore, I can see her and bond with her through vid call

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@Shavkat (140119)

• Philippines

5 Jan 18

Are you working away from your home? It is nice to have a pet in the house. I hope you can see your dog up close soon.

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@cttolledo (5454)

• Legaspi, Philippines

5 Jan 18

@Shavkat Yesh! I am alone in my apartment, so it's not ideal for me to take care of the dog. I tried to took care of my doggie for the past 2 months only and it was hard for me and so as to my doggie because most of the time she's alone inside my apartment . I work 9 hours from mondays to fridays. That's why I am happy she's in a better place now

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@Shavkat (140119)

• Philippines

5 Jan 18

@cttolledo I do think that we need to have more time in taking good care of our pets. I am sure you will see him soon. I will also do the same decision and let others pet him.

@Letranknight2015 (52079)

• Philippines

4 Jan 18

My dog also makes me stress free because he always wanted me to pet him no matter what.

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@Shavkat (140119)

• Philippines

6 Jan 18

@Letranknight2015 I hope I can, my friend. It is not a perfect timing.

@Letranknight2015 (52079)

• Philippines

6 Jan 18

@Shavkat wow I hope you get a new dog.

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@jstory07 (139967)

• Roseburg, Oregon

4 Jan 18

I go for two walks a day to feel stress

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@Shavkat (140119)

• Philippines

5 Jan 18

It would be troublesome if the weather is too cold. How are you?

@Shiva49 (26774)

• Singapore

3 Jan 18

I take a view "this too will pass". We are born with anxiety, it is part of our psyche, DNA. Stress only compounds our misery and does not solve our problem. I get ready to face whatever and that attitude shoes away stress for me - siva

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@Shavkat (140119)

• Philippines

5 Jan 18

I do think that stressors are part of our life. We need to deal with them. It doesn't need to be done overnight. Baby steps are possible in solving such stressors.

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@Shavkat (140119)

• Philippines

6 Jan 18

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@Shiva49 (26774)

• Singapore

5 Jan 18

@Shavkat I was meaning that only; how to deal with stress that spares none - siva

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@YrNemo (20255)

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4 Jan 18

No, don't slit your throat, it would be a waste of that new profile photo.

When I was younger (and single), I would play guitar or piano for hours to de-stress. These days, I read books, watch movies, gardening, or shopping, etc (depends on the type of stress!)... Writing down my unhappy thoughts and chatting to God via the use of a diary helped me greatly too.

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@Shavkat (140119)

• Philippines

5 Jan 18

You are right. I think it is not right to slit my throat.lol That's my frustration in playing musical instruments. I had tried to learn it to no avail.

Now. I am more stress-free when writing here. I am also grateful that I had found this site.

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@Shavkat (140119)

• Philippines

5 Jan 18

@YrNemo I do agree on that. Some gurus are here like you, my friend.

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@YrNemo (20255)

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5 Jan 18

@Shavkat you just need a good teacher

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5 Jan 18

is when I see my mom wake up in the morning and we are taking our breakfast together with good food. Still my mom is my stress reliever.

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@Shavkat (140119)

• Philippines

5 Jan 18

It sounds like being with my mother. It is a stress-reliever for me to have a chat with her every day. I think you are a good son.

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@Shavkat (140119)

• Philippines

5 Jan 18

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5 Jan 18

@Shavkat hehe.hope so. cant tell.

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@MGjhaud (23240)

• Philippines

3 Jan 18

good food, good weather, and realizing how productive my day was makes me feel good.

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@Shavkat (140119)

• Philippines

5 Jan 18

All I wanted to have the basic needs of the family and live to the fullest.

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@cahaya1983 (11116)

• Malaysia

3 Jan 18

Reading and being at a quiet outdoor spot are some of the things that make feel stress-free.

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@Shavkat (140119)

• Philippines

3 Jan 18

I also like reading a book under the tree. I prefer being alone in the park and feel the cold breeze of the weather.

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@Hannihar (130213)

• Israel

15 Feb 18

When I have something hard to deal with and only a few people can help me and I have to keep on them to get their attention I get very stressed. I was lucky this time someone told me about someone that could help me. She led to other people to help. I got so worn out that getting sick did not come till this Sunday morning when I woke up. When things go good I am not so stressed but when things and pressures come at once it is very hard for me to deal with it.

@meowch (2220)

• United States

3 Jan 18

I feel stress free when I listen to my relaxing music which is instrumental titanic song. And just reading kindle books or even playing iPhone apps games.

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@Shavkat (140119)

• Philippines

3 Jan 18

I do agree with you. Listening to our favorite songs or musics can calm the troubled soul. It is also a perfect combination of doing some activities as you had mentioned.

@misunderstood_zombie (8142)

• United States

3 Jan 18

My pet also helps my stress when she's not barking.

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@Shavkat (140119)

• Philippines

3 Jan 18

It is nice that my dog doesn't bark much at home. 'Putot' barks if there are some strangers.

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@Icydoll (36717)

• India

3 Jan 18

Music and my family

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@Shavkat (140119)

• Philippines

5 Jan 18

I do agree with you. I also feel so relax talking with my immediate family.