When the weight of the world seems too much to bear and you'd rather shoot yourself in the head but you won't because it'd cause your existing family members too much grief, what do you guys do to relieve stress?
pray/read scripture -- seems to put my daily problems in perspective listen to jazz music -- particularly on the way home from work go running go to starbucks, drink a cafe mocha, and read a book (yes, i'm actually a guy) sleep -- my wife laughs at how easily i fall asleep each night...when my head hits the pillow, the day's troubles are out of sight, out of mind.
Sounds geeky, but play video games. Going on a killstreak is a great way to relieve built up tension, that is until you start getting your ass whooped and you end up in a worse mood.
I might try that, I've been meaning to go to church. Although I've never been to one. I have to decide on a religion first. Blah. MM, you must have a lot of stress being a lawyer and all. Pole - I have a great comeback for that one, but damn, I'm blue as hell today. Perhaps tomorrow.
Well....if you're feeling down, here's an idea: Hop in your car, and drive down to Galveston. Stay on Broadway, and then turn left at 14th. Sacred Heart Catholic Church is there. Even if you're not Catholic....even if you're not Christian.....it's a beautifully serene place to be. Say some prayers....get close to your God. then drive down to the sea wall and head west. As the sun gets lower, pull over into one of the canal communites on the right and go watch the sun set over the bay. then drive to the beach and sit on the sand for a while and listen to the surf for about thirty minutes. Then drive home listening to your favorite music. It will make you feel better.
I'm still trying to figure this one out. So far: -Getting a patch of gray hair -chewing my finger nails These haven't done much for me... Shooting hoops seems to help some. Especially throwing down some nasty dunks (on 9ft of course). Regardless of my stress level I can fall asleep in like 1 minute or less and not wake up for anything, regardless of how loud.
Pole: I'm a freakin' pessimist and an azzhole to boot, and I'd usually laugh at something like that. Gay would be a word that comes to mind if it were any other day. But that does sound good, it may not be Galveston, because that traffic will push me to killing someone. But a long aimless drive after rush hour is what I'll do. Thanks dude.
1. Just pray...going to church is awesome...but read the Bible and pray. Spiritual moments don't have to come at church. Pick up the book of Matthew (first book of the New Testament) and just read through it...read the Sermon on the Mount. Email me if you have questions about it. I love talking about it, so feel free. Then go to a church and just participate in worship. Don't worry if you don't agree with every last word that is said...just go there to worship God. To spend time with Him. Go in with that mindset. 2. It can be...helps that I have an amazing wife and son at home. I also work with two other guys who share my faith..we spend parts of pretty much everyday discussing some theological point or sharing some scripture we read or encouraging one another in some way, etc. And ultimately, it's about perspective. I deal in conflict all day...but none of it lasts forever. People move on...people die. It is not lasting. Look up at the sky and the moon and how big it is and small you are...and you can't help but be humbled. And you realize that your problems aren't as big as you think they are. Or even better...go volunteer one Saturday afternoon at a soup kitchen. Serve other people...laugh with them...listen to their stories...you'll forget your problems real quick. And when you remember them, they won't seem as big.
Excellent! I gotta try that one. Personally, a night at Minute Maid Park and more than a few beers usually does the trick for me. Helps me forget how sorry our starting rotation is.
hmmm...what do I do? I guess visit this website when I am. Trying to find some bub that has worse problems then me, usually does the job and I feel good again.
go to starbucks, drink a caramel machiato, and read a book (yes, i'm actually a guy) Halo...The Library Level....Nothing but a mindless slaughter of the flood. Poker...win or loss, my mind will be off whatever ails me. Matrix....flip to scene where Neo is passes through metal detector and watch from there. Quit my job and take less stressful one for more money. Help someone. Do math. Most of my stress comes from customers, not technical work. Identify cause of stress. Eliminate or remove point of exposure to stress.
...post on cc.net in 10 different threads at once, and try to remember who I'm talking to and whether I'm supposed to be sarcastic, silly, helpful, serious, or rabid in each conversation. sometimes I get them mixed up...but it does make me forget about the real world.
