How do you relieve stress?
By SplitZip
@SplitZip (1488)
Portugal
March 3, 2007 6:48pm CST
You're working on something, you're not quite into it, the deadline is close and you feel the tension growing all over! Can you relate to this? How do you relieve this stress?
Sometimes I try to distract myself for a little while (fix myself a drink, take a nap, watch a movie, surf the web, take a walk...), but lately I just end up procrastinating and when I realize I've wasted more time than I could afford, the stress strikes back twicefold! (Oh no!)
Anyone have any quick and easy solutions for stress relief?
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6 responses
@magikrose (5429)
• United States
4 Mar 07
When I need to relieve stress and get my head back in order I will either cvome to mylot and vent or I will crochet. My bestfriend recently taught me to do some basic stitches for crocheing and I already have 1 blanket almost done and starting another one.
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@lkbooi (16070)
• Malaysia
4 Mar 07
I think the stress is bcoz of our thinking. Most of us want to achieve what we are working for to get the best result. The more we desire, the more we will feel the stress. So, we should either lower down the target or think more positively. Coz stress never get us anywhere.
@SplitZip (1488)
• Portugal
4 Mar 07
I'm not ready to let go of my desires (and fears) yet ;)
Goodbye nirvana!
But that's a bit true. On the other hand, you have to do SOMETHING in life, and whatever it is you do, you're very likely to have a deadline or a goal and working towards it can be a source of stress, don't you agree?
@SplitZip (1488)
• Portugal
4 Mar 07
I tried welding once, I cannot begin to describe how stressful it was! I convinced myself that I was a terrible welder and gave up before I welded myself to something ;)
But I think it was partially the fault of the equipment (yeah, that's it ;). Having quality tools is vital sometimes.
@lovemydsdominik (282)
• United States
4 Mar 07
I like to enjoy a yummy cup of coffee while reading a great book or magazine, or take a warm bath while reading a great book or magazinw- both are equally realxing to me and I love the few moments when I am able to do it!
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@SplitZip (1488)
• Portugal
4 Mar 07
I only shower, I haven't taken a bath, like soaking in the bath tub, in years! Also, my bathroom is tiny, it's not the most relaxing place on earth! LOL
It's more of a functional place.
But if I had a nice, large, comfortable bathroom, I'd probably do that :)
@crazylady (470)
• United States
4 Mar 07
Sounds to me like you did your "relaxing" while you were procrastinating. Maybe learn some time management? I am married to the world's worst procrastinator and it drives me nuts. He waits till the day tax stuff has to be mailed to pull it out and work on it, and it puts my stomach in knots. I could have done it months before and offered but he was too busy playing computer games- drives me nuts. Sorry I am no help.
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@asepsupri (5)
• Indonesia
4 Mar 07
you're wrking on something,you not quite into it,the deadline is close and youeel the tension growing all over!can you relate to this/ how do you relieve this stress/ seinfhghl
