How do you release stress?

**[email protected]** · 17-11-19, 00:21

Originally Posted by RoeGriffin

When at all possible, cutting off or limiting contact with people who cause you stress.

If who or what is causing you stress is at work (bosses, inane co-workers), then that answer is problematic. I always planned my day around a noon work-out. That split up my day, but more importantly allowed me to cleanse my mind of the absurdities that often popped up in the office. I usually came back with a better attitude.

**morris** · 07-09-21, 21:07

Cooking a complex meal with several dishes.

It's pretty focusing and definitely keeps you in the moment while your subconscious considers the issue at hand - lot of steps that need to come together so everything finishes at the same time and due to timing, you can't really let your mind/focus get off the topic of bringing everything together. Once it's done, you have a feeling of accomplishment, and a good meal to eat while you ponder the issues that stressed you out in the first place.

**RichardRichieR** · 07-11-21, 17:34

Do you know who Wim Hof is? Listen to what he has to say. Her method of dealing with stress is a masterpiece. I just love it. Except you have to do it on an empty stomach.

**Prinds** · 18-11-21, 14:16

Body pleasures will help get endorphins: massage and self-massage, bath or sauna, hot bath, spa, body wraps and so on. Anything that will help relax the muscles in the body, improve microcirculation and remove toxins will help reduce stress.

**Ceribell** · 11-01-22, 00:33

Cleaning the house is something that I do to relieve stress. The other day I felt particularly stressed out and I took apart my kitchen faucet to get all of the caked on grime that had accumulated in between the various parts.
I had a hard time putting it back together, so it kinda defeated the purpose.