[Narz]

I think this is an important but not often talked about coping mechanism & survival skill, both in the modern stressful world & any possible future.

[Hoops_Mckann]

Nightmares on Wax, rewind, repeat.

[Lumpy]

In no particular order of importance:

Read, write, meditate, pray, mow, till, walk the property, play with and work with my dog (in training to be a therapy dog), play computer games, watch the chickens do chicken things, sit by the creek, sit by the pond, do crossword puzzles, watch Netflix, sing ... and have a glass of red wine.

All of the above will be pretty much possible in the future, too, I think. Maybe one or two exceptions. Like Netflix. Which is why we are working on building the DVD collection with stuff we can watch again and again.

Also working on expanding the library.

Lumpy

[WildRose]

I like to sing my heart out, swim, walk and play frisbee with my dog, hang out with my kids (who are pretty much young adults now and always make me laugh. They have inherited their mother's odd sense of humor.) Also, I love tending to my garden in the summer and I find baking to be very therapeutic. Watching a good comedy relaxes me. Looking at the sky - any time of day, any time of year.

[Crazy_Dad]

Surfing is the only thing that does it for me - apart from a beer or two.
Even this is getting hard as overcrowding is now an issue.

[AusJake]

Unfortunately my relaxing methods won't suit most on here, but it involves burning oil
Four wheel driving in the mountains, or riding my motorcycle on the open road, or playing video games on energy intensive electronics.

I find it hard to break away from technology. wish i had a different upbringing but can't find enjoyment without it!

[ColossalContrarian]

I have to do cardio before work to manage the day and lift weights after work to blow off steam. That way I have two hours to myself in the morning and two after work. My most important relaxation time is early morning and late night. I usually only mange to get to the gym 4-6 times a week because sometimes I'll go twice a day but other days I won't go at all. The best relaxation comes directly after exercise in the morning (gets me going) and after work because it changes the mood of the day. Then I get hungry and eat. Sometimes I stretch or do floor yoga and listen to ambient music.

The biggest problem for me is being consistent...Relaxing isn't always a said and done thing.

Sex works too!

[MarkJ]

Just about any non business related physical activity including powerlifting, bodybuilding, boxing training, swimming, tubing, waterskiing, powerboating, rowing, sailing, hunting, fishing, ice fishing, hiking, camping, snowmobiling, motorcycling, cruising, clubbing, amusement parks, water fun parks etc.

Post physical activity, I'm generally very relaxed, plus my mood is very positive.

The water relaxes me, so I enjoy sitting on the beach, sitting on the dock, hanging out the boat, or hanging out on the lakes, rivers and islands during the spring to fall boating season. Even then, I get bored if I sit for more than 20 or 30 minutes.

[mos6507]

Make nonsense like this. Laughter is good therapy for me, although it's hardly a "prep".

[Plantagenet]

With the extreme weather in Alaska, folks have to do different things in different seasons.

In the winter I keep the wood stove going and I ski and I like to travel to get away from the extreme cold in Alaska (went to Israel and Egypt this winter).

In the spring after the downhill ski area closes I like to go to my lake cabin and xc ski on the frozen lake. The downhill ski area closes this weekend so hopefully I'll get down there and open up the cabin next week.

In summer I like to rollerblade and bike for exercise, and ride my motorcycle and cut up logs on my wood lot and haul the logs up to the house to get in firewood for the winter and I try to do a trip to somewhere special in Alaska...and maybe get some halibut.

In the fall I fish and hunt on my river parcel to get some salmon, ducks, moose etc. for the larder.

[eastbay]

A few days ago I ran eight miles in the rain, a bit longer than usual. That was very relaxing.

Once or twice a week I lift weights hard enough to hurt for a few days. That's the very definition of relaxing. I happens again tomorrow and I can't wait!

[Questionmark]

Drink vodka or beer, yoga, reading in the park, margaritas in the park on Sundays,watch tv shows and movies on hulu or netflix, and smoke pot. Unfortunately I'm incredibly busy and rarely get much time to relax but I usually unwind with a nightcap before going to bed.

[Newfie]

Not enough, that is a real problem for me.

[Cloud9]

Drink Yuengling.

[Lore]

A few days ago I ran eight miles in the rain, a bit longer than usual. That was very relaxing.

Once or twice a week I lift weights hard enough to hurt for a few days. That's the very definition of relaxing. I happens again tomorrow and I can't wait!

This is great conditioning for the future. Although, it will most likely be a bit more stressful with someone chasing you.

[vision-master]

JAMMING

[The_Toecutter]

I like to sit back, puff a pipe full of a cherished plant, and read. I also do other things, but I am away from the means with which to pursue them at this time.

[eastbay]

A few days ago I ran eight miles in the rain, a bit longer than usual. That was very relaxing.

Once or twice a week I lift weights hard enough to hurt for a few days. That's the very definition of relaxing. I happens again tomorrow and I can't wait!

This is great conditioning for the future. Although, it will most likely be a bit more stressful with someone chasing you.

Getting chased is very stressful.
Getting caught is even more stressful.
Getting caught without the ability to do anything about it is crazy stressful.

[americandream]

Going bush which around here means getting away right into the native bush for a while. I know of a guy who lives bush fulltime and earns a living bartering possum pelts once a year. That would be the ultimate in relaxation....not having to work by any clocks.

[Asterisk]

TENNIS!!!! It's seriously addictive!