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How do you manage stress/difficult life situations?
For me -
1. Nature.
Now I live in the mountain forest. So I can go hiking.
2. Music.
I started playing the piano when I was 3 years old. It did not last long because I broke my hand often. I wrote music, too. Now, I just listen to a lot of music.
3. Planting. Spending time with animals.
When I had a difficult life situation, I planted different plants. And I liked when my hands were dirty in the soil.
There's only one situation when I can be jealous - you have a dog.
4. I watch pranks/everything funny.
5. Sleep and eat well.
In my best-performing years, I slept 9 hours every night. It's a dream now :)
6. Work.
When the stress is connected with my personal life, I work. I try to work only with people who make me feel good/support me and my style.
I get a lot of support from my work community. Especially on LinkedIn.
When I work, I don't remember anything bad.
7. I don't drink alcohol at all. I eat a lot of chocolate/sugar. I know it's not healthy. But I feel better.
I think it’s totally okay to cry, be not productive, and feel bad when something bad happens. And if you can’t cope with everything, you need to ask for help.
What works for you?
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Benny
I find doing some form of exercise works the best for me, preferably disconnected from any form of network :)
Or reading comments on Twitter haha.
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@tracker_3 +1 for exercise
The harder the exercise the better it is for stress relief
I run 3x and lift heavy weights 1x a week
Does wonders!
@pedrofonseca17 Yeah. I have a big St. Bernard and I feel better after a long walk with him too. It really works.
I manage stress and difficult life situations by prioritizing self-care, including regular exercise and mindfulness practices, and seeking support from friends, family, or professionals when needed. It's all about finding balance and being kind to yourself through the process.
I manage stress by prioritizing self-care and mindfulness practices, such as meditation and regular exercise, which help me maintain a balanced perspective. Additionally, I make it a point to talk about my challenges with trusted friends or a professional, as sharing often lightens the emotional load.
Ideal: Taking long, deep, breaths and exhaling slowly...
Reality: Swearing a little and grunting like a bear
Worst: Crying uncontrollably until someone feels sorry for me. This works most of the times but is VERY embarrassing and happens without control i.e. not out of choice.
I'm always soothed by nature and the sounds of silence. When I want to release all my anxiety, I just walk through the forest where birds are singing and I can hear the crackle under my feet and from the swaying trees.
Also lately, I've been finding solace in simple and monotonous work. Where I don't have to think. Sports, extreme sports, reading books and communicating with loved ones will not help me. Only silence and nature.
For me, I know my mindset is everything. Whenever I feel stressed or under pressure, I just take a break from whatever am doing. For a day or 2, just playing video games, walking ( we have a lot of trees, I leave my phone and just walk in our planted forest).
I can work over 10 hours a day for a month straight but once my spirit goes down, I can't even manage 2 hours of productive work.
interesting subject to read !
I like to sleep, listen to music, go to gym and eat good things.
when I feel im going through difficulties I just think that things after will look easier so it worth the pain !!
and when things get better I go to a good restaurant to celebrate it (yes im obsessed with food ahaha)
There is a list of basic factors that influence mood: sleep, sunlight, physical activity, nutrition, and social connections. This is described in many studies and it works for me. What also works for me is keeping a journal, which is also mentioned in research. This works because the jumble of abstract and unconscious images in the mind, when attempting to record them, turns into structured and understandable thoughts.
By the way, tomorrow I am launching a product related to mental health, one of the features of which will be useful for recording thoughts🙂
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For me, exercising has been by far the most effective way to manage stress.
Lifting and sometimes running works wonders in mental health.
I don't want to think about my stress more. Because I don't want to take tension in any topic. I always to be cool and relax myself. Whatever can happen in life. But I am ready to accept them in a cool manner.
I go for a run. Reading and listening to new music helps me unwind as well.
If I'm in control of the situation I fix it, and if I'm not in control of the situation, I let it go