What do you like to do to calm yourself and relax?

[Aaarrrgh]

Ooh, those are nice. I should get one again.

 

[GoronGainz]

What is it?

 

[Spirit]

What is it?

It's a head massager.

 

[GoronGainz]

Wouldn't have guessed that just by looking at it. If it works though then fair enough

 

[Spirit]

Wouldn't have guessed that just by looking at it. If it works though then fair enough

Haha, they do look like something else from the other end I suppose.
You should try one some time if you get the chance.

 

[Mellow Ezlo]

Usually I go for a walk and listen to music. Walking helps me relax if i do it casually, and i often enjoy going out for an hour or so when I'm feeling stressed or just need a break.

Driving has the same affect on me, though since I live in the city and no longer in a rural area there aren't as many quiet places for me to go so it doesn't help as much.

 

[15377]

Music is usually a good temporary distraction. I can emerse myself in a song/album that will elicit a specific mood/energy. Putting pen to paper and conveying what's on my mind is a better method of processing through what's bothering me though. Most often I'll write as if I'm writing to one of my closest companions even if I don't inevitably send it.

 

[Doc]

If I’m experiencing severe anxiety, I rely on a breathing technique to try to help center myself (breathing in counts of three). For minor anxiety, I enjoy simple drawing, it helps calm my mind and provides a nice distraction to whatever is causing me stress. That, and if I like it, it gives me a little boost of pride in my work and that can help improve my mood.

 

[Ragnarokio]

when i'm panicking i bite my finger and it clears me head which usually helps me to calm down

taking deep breaths and progressively relaxing all my muscles can be helpful too

 

[Stitch]

Watch one of my favorite movies. Listen to my favorite music. Go on a walk.

 

[Dio]

It's a head massager.

I remember when I was younger I would pay my sister 20p for half an hour of using that massager on my head.

 

[Spirit]

I remember when I was younger I would pay my sister 20p for half an hour of using that massager on my head.

I'd probably fall into a coma or turn to mush if I had half an hour of that.

 

[Hylian Viking]

Typically I just put on some Enya (Especially if it's one of her instrumentals or when she sings in Irish Gaelic.) and I just let the mysticism of her music take over and that always works.

 

[paulag]

I'm a very tactile person so for me I like folding papers, running my fingers over a texture I like.

I also do deep, slow yoga-style breath focused on making your bellow expand big. I was told that it affects some positive chemical or hormone (cortisol?) that makes it impossible to feel afraid.

 

[LolaLiu]

When I go through stress times I usually need to take a nap and spend some time in my favorite chair. It might be an hour, several hours or even a day. Sitting there I can do whatever I want. I read books, watch films, eat and of course sleep there.