Any Suggestions On Beating Stress?

[CitizenZero]

Politics can be a serious business and sometimes there is a lot of stress when reading and following news and politics and trying to be well informed and a good citizen. How do you de-stress when you have been reading difficult news and politics? I mainly use music. I imagine humor would be a big thing to try also. I watch Saturday Night Live regularly. I also watch comedy clips on Youtube. Maybe you also have some ideas for hobbies that allow one to beat stress and not be so serious. I play Dungeons and Dragons with my nephews regularly and that is a good hobby. What do you do when news and politics get too heavy? How do you de-stress? Suggestions welcome.

[GreenWave]

1. Variety of stretches and good diet help a lot.

[Earl_from_PA]

2. Bourbon

In moderation, of course.

There is just something about corn aged in oak barrels that is soothing and comforting...

[rsdsharp]

13. I prefer Chardonnay, but yeah.

[leftieNanner]

3. I go outside

Walk my dog, sit in the garden or on my front porch with a cup of tea. In the afternoon, especially in summer, I can watch neighborhood kids playing. Cooking and baking are good too.

Mostly, I try to limit my news exposure.

[applegrove]

4. I watch renovation/decor/real estate shows. Lately I've been watching hospital and rescue shows.

I stop watching CNN at 9PM. Catch Canadian news on cbc. Then onto the other shows.

[niyad]

5. Chocolate. And Books! Playing with my kitty. Watching animal videos. Dining

with friends. Art shows. Gardening. Cooking. Self love.

[diva77]

6. Exercise! Maybe you & nephews could train together to run/walk a 5K?

[SallyHemmings]

7. Go for a bike ride

Nature is a calming force.

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[doc03]

19. That's it yesterday I went on a 22 mile bike ride on a local trail, I saw a half dozen other

bikers, wildlife and cattle grazing. I have never met a grumpy biker, if you have trouble they stop and ask if you need help.
I had a doctor's appointment today but plan on starting out at 8 am tomorrow for aride along the Ohio River.

[SallyHemmings]

22. Enjoy

That sounds amazing!

[kimbutgar]

8. Puzzles and word games are another way to beat stress

[CitizenZero]

9. Great Suggestions!

Great suggestions so far. Thanks everyone for responding.

[PJMcK]

10. Exercise

Sleep

Moderate use of something you like.

Ignore the news.



The last one is the hardest.

[Tetrachloride]

11. I have friends on call. and a few reliable movies

[Ponietz]

12. I drink a cup of tulsi tea every afternoon

Holy basil is a good name for it.

[cachukis]

14. Bake bread. If that doesn't work, take to the loom.

[Mark.b2]

15. I have a group of pretty apolitical guys I hang with some...

It's quite refreshing at times to spend an evening with them at the bar bitching about the Cowboys, Rangers and Cardinals!

I just got back from three weeks at the beach and kept news-watching to a minimum.

So, for me, getting away from politics helps.

[EYESORE 9001]

16. Afghan purps

🥦🥦🥦

[Hermit-The-Prog]

17. For really bad stress, I like beating it with a 6 lb sledge or double bit ax.

[GenThePerservering]

18. Stop doom scrolling

Yeah, easier said than done. Every time you catch yourself, consciously do something else.

Don't eat - stress eating is a terrible way to handle anything. Go for a walk, bike ride, etc. Yardwork. Read a good book.

Mostly stop doom scrolling.

[Emile]

20. Ice cream sandwich helps me.

[mysteryowl]

21. Exercise or movement of any kind.

Meditation of any kind.

Love yourself/self compassion.

[Prairie_Seagull]

23. Treadmill and walking videos of hikes or walks in international towns/villages.

virtually (no headset) takes me to another place.

[Trailrider1951]

24. Go to your nearest park/greenspace

Walk among the trees and lush greenery. Smell the flowers, the newly mowed grass, the fresh air. Let your mind rest on all that BEAUTY! Smile at people you see and they will usually smile back. Buy a cold drink or an ice cream cone, and let yourself marvel that you live in a time and place where that is available. Seriously, take a break in nature to renew your mind.