Are you stresslaxing?
Emre Bolcal
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Hey everyone! 🌟 I've been contemplating this concept of stresslaxing—trying to relax to avoid stress, only to find my mind wandering back to responsibilities and, well, more stress. 😅 Am I the only one riding this rollercoaster? 🎢
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Adrian Taropa@adrian_taropa
You're not alone. I think they call it intrusive thoughts. I get that all the time after a day of work. The best I found to combat this is task management to ensure I get the priorities done for the day (enough to satisfy the stress monster). Then, I have a buffer activity that will force me to disconnect (IE, playing an intense strategy game) for about an hour.
For some reason, it seems easier to keep stressful thoughts out of my head for the rest of the day.
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For sure! And I do this by journaling in the morning and evening. And of course talk to our AI psychologist.
I totally understand, a lot of stress comes from responsibility (at least on my part) so its important to clear your head with whatever methods are suitable for you (walking in nature, time with family and friends for me)
Sometimes I need a break from work, and I take a 5-minute tea break or sometimes up to 20 minutes.
Right now i am in stress of work
Totally get what you mean about stresslaxing! I feel really bad especially when I'm on vacation I worry about stuff I'm not supposed to. It's like when you're in a game, trying to escape reality, but then you remember that boss battle you couldn't beat. Gaming is my stress-buster, but sometimes it backfires.
@lambda_winner I totally agree with you on that. However I sometimes play games to relax and take my mind off stuff usually casino games कैसीनो के खेल or Zelda Breath of the Wild on my switch. My friends keeps telling me to stop thinking about the things that creates stress so we have gaming sessions or go on vacations but sometimes the thought just dawns on me suddenly. But yes those helps.
@lambda_winner @william_b_serna definitely we need to "stop thinking about things that creates stress", it's easy to say but how :)
Meditation helped me a lot when I felt like more was going on than I could handle, but it needs some practice to have a notable effect.
1-3 few minutes of consciousness breathing can go a long way when you want to clear your head.
I know exactly what you mean. If I have deadlines or responsibilities on my to-do list that I haven't competed yet but I know I should start working on them, then there is no way I can try to relax. I will just constantly think about how guilty I feel for not doing the work and being lazy instead, it ends up causing twice the amount of stress lol.
@reconcatlord Exactly! One of the problems is , when I stuck on something, even if it is not something important, I can not leave my computer until I solve it. If I leave , my stress level increases, I know that I can solve easly if a take a break but sometimes I can not manage myself
@emre_bolcal yes exactly, sometimes I have to force myself to stop the task, usually by convincing myself that my work won't be my best since I am already exhausted, so it's better to take a break and begin again tomorrow or later. That works to calm my stress usually because my reason for stopping the task pertains to the quality of its outcome, therefore I'm technically still working on it by improving its quality by stopping........🤣🤣🤣 I think that makes sense...
I've found that setting aside dedicated relaxation time, even if it's brief, helps. Whether it's reading a few pages, taking a short walk, or practicing mindfulness, carving out those moments can make a surprising difference. You can also try meditation apps https://balance-app.pissedconsum.... It's really important to take care of mental health, just like of physical health.
@emily_harris Yes! walking works best for me. But if I try to do another thing in front of the computer, not at all :)
For me, switching off works mainly by releasing energy.
By doing sport, for example.
However, I often don't have the energy to go to the gym after a long day at the office. I can recommend listening to audio books or relaxing music. If you feel like you need to release energy, a fun evening with friends and interesting conversations that aren't about work can also help.
You are not alone on that rollercoaster! It is pretty usual for the mind to battle with relaxing when you have a lot on your plate. Finding ways to fully relax might be difficult, but it is critical for sustaining overall well-being. Have you tried any special relaxation or mindfulness techniques to assist you clear your mind? Identifying what works best for you can make a significant difference in stress management.