ShadowMage Posted December 14, 2012 Report Share Posted December 14, 2012 I've been having a rough time today and was thinking about what I could do to relax. My mind wandered, as it usually does, and I began to wonder what other people/ponies do to let off a good bout of steam and frustration.Usually I turn to video games, but when I'm in a mood such as this, it often inhibits my ability to play games effectively and as such I just do sub-par, become aggravated, and sink further into the bowels of depression and frustration.So, what do you folks do to relax and have some fun, I could use some ideas. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
starswirlthebearded Posted December 14, 2012 Report Share Posted December 14, 2012 Blowing off steam? I usually practice martial arts. I find a nice heavy bag or a training partner and just go at it until I cannot move anymore. If a heavy bag or a training partner is unavailable, I tend to work out. The pent up frustration and anger make for great motivators. And by the end all that energy has been released or at least redirected into something positive to benefit myself.Though neither of those two things are fun for everyone, they are fun for me at least However in HS, I occasionally wrote. However I sparred with friends more often when frustrated. As for relaxing? Well, that is entirely different. I either read a book, meditate, or listen to music (usually either jazz or classical) with my favorite beverage for relaxing, and just let everything melt away or allow my mind to be taken away to some place else entirely. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cadabra Posted December 14, 2012 Report Share Posted December 14, 2012 I've been having a rough time today and was thinking about what I could do to relax. My mind wandered, as it usually does, and I began to wonder what other people/ponies do to let off a good bout of steam and frustration.Usually I turn to video games, but when I'm in a mood such as this, it often inhibits my ability to play games effectively and as such I just do sub-par, become aggravated, and sink further into the bowels of depression and frustration.So, what do you folks do to relax and have some fun, I could use some ideas.On the weekends I film weddings. While yes it is work, it's my escape. I am at my happiest when I am behind a camera. I also love how much energy the DJs I work with have. I've been thinking of hopping behind the DJ board at the company where I work at to try my stuff! I also enjoy photography whenever I get the chance to get to it. Snapping that amazing shot always makes me feel great.I also do a lot of writing and planning for video projects on the side. Planning gives me a buzz. I'll also write fan fics or short stories for the fun of it just to blow off some creative energy. I've got a Granny Smith fan fic in the works right now.When winding down at night I like to listen to comforting noises. The sound of rain or ocean waves really helps me clear my mind. My mind tends to race badly at night which does not help contrubute to a good night's sleep, so using these sounds helps me push things out of my mind and helps me get to sleep. I get these sounds from a youtube contributer who calls himself YogaDuke, and I am a HUGE fan of his white noise work. He has several rain, wave, wind, and other white noise videos ranging from half an hour to eight hours long. I play the videos on my phone while it is charging at night when I need to relax. You can find his channel here: http://www.youtube.com/user/yogaduke?feature=watch Enjoy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flutterscotch Posted December 14, 2012 Report Share Posted December 14, 2012 When I am mad, I climb hills. I don't push buttons. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
starswirlthebearded Posted December 14, 2012 Report Share Posted December 14, 2012 When I am mad, I climb hills. I don't push buttons.Darn it scotchie! Why'd you have to go and remind me that I want to get back into rock climbing! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
QuickLime Posted December 14, 2012 Report Share Posted December 14, 2012 Going to the park and swinging usually helps me, especially while listening to music. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CobaltFlare Posted December 14, 2012 Report Share Posted December 14, 2012 Good way to blow off steam? Uninstall it. HUE HUE HUE.In all seriousness though, I love curling up with a good book and a nice cup of chai. Tea always helps me relax. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rosewind Posted December 14, 2012 Report Share Posted December 14, 2012 Bake cupcakes! ...but really, I do bake! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OilWells Posted December 16, 2012 Report Share Posted December 16, 2012 I tend to watch movies if something is bothering me, but to blow off steam, I write. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
weesh Posted December 16, 2012 Report Share Posted December 16, 2012 I go on walks. Sometimes 30-40 minutes. Also, I try not to get to the point where I need to blow of steam by regularly doing recharging things. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ginger Mint Posted December 16, 2012 Report Share Posted December 16, 2012 hi hiTry doing calming things, listening to relaxing music, taking a short nap, light exercise, whatever you can to distract you from feeling stressed out or angry. Things that lower your heart rate are probably best, but constructive exercise is good too.I've got an increasingly vast library of soft, soothing music that I listen to when I'm stressed out. If you've got a kitty, you can take advantage of the excellent calming properties of a purring cat. (Catharsis flat out doesn't work, and there's a wealth of empirical evidence to back me up on this. Hitting a pillow or blowing away dudes in a video game may make you feel better, but it doesn't actually reduce stress or anger, it just makes you feel better about being stressed and actually prolongs it.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Penumbra Posted December 16, 2012 Report Share Posted December 16, 2012 When im stressed + upset i sit in a dark room with a bucket of icecream, while watching the notebook and uncontrollably crying. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShadowMage Posted December 16, 2012 Author Report Share Posted December 16, 2012 When im stressed + upset i sit in a dark room with a bucket of icecream, while watching the notebook and uncontrollably crying.....So much yes. In all honesty, minus the ice-cream, that would probably be the best for me.All interesting ideas, though unfortunately many aren't terribly viable for me, especially that rock/hill-climbing thing. I live in mid-western Ohio where we use old mole-hills to sled as there's not much around that's got a higher elevation.Reading and walking are two very good ideas, possibly even at the same time! Distract the body and the mind! Plus in this small town, there's not much else to do anyways. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoGiantRobots1983 Posted December 16, 2012 Report Share Posted December 16, 2012 This may be odd, but... when I'm angry and can't concentrate, I do exercises. Push-ups, jogging (jogging in place works), sit-ups... and you can do the "weak" versions, they work just as well.When I'm done, I'm not angry anymore, and in fact my concentration improves. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YourLittleBrony Posted December 16, 2012 Report Share Posted December 16, 2012 Well, I as well play video games for relieving stress. Usually I just bust out some fighting game, open up practice mode with my best character and go to town on the training dummy. Drawing a few sketches also helps me quite a bit, even if they dont turn out very good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarkspinePrime Posted December 18, 2012 Report Share Posted December 18, 2012 I sleep on it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc Hoof MD Posted December 18, 2012 Report Share Posted December 18, 2012 I used to play video games to relieve stress but I found that sometimes it would just make it worse.Now, I just go outside and walk around for a bit if it is cloudy or raining.When it is sunny or at night I usually make some hot chocolate, sit back on my comfy couch, and watch TV with my cat.When I am REALLY stressed I will sit at my computer, listen to music, and click on a pen a few hundred times. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kunio18 Posted December 18, 2012 Report Share Posted December 18, 2012 i always go for a walk a nice long walk with some music playing from my ipod, i always take the scenic route, go to some look out view points and stuff and just sit there with tunes playing, really makes you forget things, either that or i choose to watches ponies Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tenkan Posted December 18, 2012 Report Share Posted December 18, 2012 A good walk, or some exercise. And perhaps, if I know what's bothering me, I talk about it to a friend or family member. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Starfox64x Posted December 20, 2012 Report Share Posted December 20, 2012 Usually i just nap and i wake up okay... But in the past i've tried just screaming at the top of my lungs when no one was around... no though there's ALWAYS someone around... so i can't do it as much...Just talk about your problems with someone... rant a bit t ocomeone... hell, just rant in front of a camera... Letting out your frustration is always good... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SonicRainboomGirl Posted December 22, 2012 Report Share Posted December 22, 2012 I'm a musician. And musicians are only good at one thing: being musicians. I play music when I'm depressed, happy, angry, satisfied, excited, tired, and even when I'm tired of playing music!Just kidding. I never tire of playing music. Ever.It's all I do.I HAVE NO LIFE.HELP ME. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cadabra Posted December 22, 2012 Report Share Posted December 22, 2012 Ever thought to play for weddings, or become a DJ? Live bands can be pretty popular in some weddings too, and good cover bands who know a lot of top 40 or generally popular songs are loads of fun. Some brides even love live music during their ceremony. Might be something to look into. Get a little weekend work, and do something you love. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TemplarFrost Posted March 31, 2013 Report Share Posted March 31, 2013 I listen to hardcore dubstep on full volume in my headphones... It works like a charm. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
starswirlthebearded Posted March 31, 2013 Report Share Posted March 31, 2013 I listen to hardcore dubstep on full volume in my headphones... It works like a charm.I feel sorry for your eardrums/hearing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TemplarFrost Posted March 31, 2013 Report Share Posted March 31, 2013 I feel sorry for your eardrums/hearing.Wha-? What was that? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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