How Do You Handle Stress??

desertgrandma · 10-12-2010, 02:24 PM

So.....I was specifically requested to start a poll.

How do you handle stress? Any of the above work for you? If not......please post what YOU do to handle stress.....keep it clean, please.

Poll will be multiple choice and votes will be kept private.

As always, all posts welcome.

desertgrandma · 10-12-2010, 02:32 PM

There........I started.

I love 1000pc jigsaw puzzles. Literally can lose an hour or two just staring at the pieces.

Sometimes I even put a couple of those little pieces together!

Iridal · 10-12-2010, 02:43 PM

I find running really relaxing and effective against (mostly work-related) stress. All I think about is the next step, and if I'm running outside I really like looking at the landscape. Also at other people. Preferably male runners in good shape

Besides that, throwing things at people (or at the wall if there are no people around) helps a lot too

It's a good thing I learned how to deal with stress, I live in the land of the impossible deadlines.

Joe Minton · 10-12-2010, 02:43 PM

All of the Above --- LOL

vivaldirules · 10-12-2010, 02:45 PM

Loverly! I destress (should that be dis-stress??) by taking grandma's polls. So let me ponder this a minute and enjoy it. Let's see.....bacon.....no?.....okay, doughnuts.....where the hell are the d*** doughnuts?!?!? I'm starting to get irritated now! I can feel my blood pressure rising as I type!!!

desertgrandma · 10-12-2010, 02:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by vivaldirules

Loverly! I destress (should that be dis-stress??) by taking grandma's polls. So let me ponder this a minute and enjoy it. Let's see.....bacon.....no?.....okay, doughnuts.....where the hell are the d*** doughnuts?!?!? I'm starting to get irritated now! I can feel my blood pressure rising as I type!!!

OOPS. MODS! Could someone add "I eat bacon and doughnuts!!"
to the poll?

(Just KNEW I 'd forget something!!)

"Serenity NOW!!!!"

poohbear_nc · 10-12-2010, 02:50 PM

At my workplace I am surrounded by flaming idiots. I keep an empty cardboard box in the hallway outside my office door. When I reach the point where I'm debating between resigning to take up a new career bagging groceries versus beating a co-worker with a 2 x 4 -- I calmly step into the hallway and kick the **** out of the box.

Funnily enough, no one has ever asked me what I'm doing, and no one has ever moved the box. [I learned the hard way to use an empty box.]

desertgrandma · 10-12-2010, 02:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by vivaldirules

Loverly! I destress (should that be dis-stress??) by taking grandma's polls. So let me ponder this a minute and enjoy it. Let's see.....bacon.....no?.....okay, doughnuts.....where the hell are the d*** doughnuts?!?!? I'm starting to get irritated now! I can feel my blood pressure rising as I type!!!

There.......now do you feel better?

vivaldirules · 10-12-2010, 02:53 PM

Just playing, DG. Thanks for the marvy poll! You're the best!

I don't eat for stress relief any more. And despite my wife's constant use of the TV, I avoid it like the plague now. My top de-stressing activities are exercise (a couple of hours on the elliptical will beat the crap out of any stressors you may be suffering from), meditating (nothing fancy, just sitting quietly counting to four with each inhale and exhale), reading (preferably my favorite author: Gandhi), and drawing. I've gotten much better at using these over the past year and I'd say I'm much more capable of handling stress now.

desertgrandma · 10-12-2010, 02:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by poohbear_nc

At my workplace I am surrounded by flaming idiots. I keep an empty cardboard box in the hallway outside my office door. When I reach the point where I'm debating between resigning to take up a new career bagging groceries versus beating a co-worker with a 2 x 4 -- I calmly step into the hallway and kick the **** out of the box.

Funnily enough, no one has ever asked me what I'm doing, and no one has ever moved the box. [I learned the hard way to use an empty box.]

Yeah, well I bet you'd feel LOTS better if you just gave in and HIT that co-worker with a 2x4......

poohbear_nc · 10-12-2010, 02:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by desertgrandma

Yeah, well I bet you'd feel LOTS better if you just gave in and HIT that co-worker with a 2x4......

Well, yes I would, it's something to look forward to for my retirement party. I could excuse myself by claiming I thought the party had a Spanish theme and I was just trying to break the pinata!

thinkpad · 10-12-2010, 02:57 PM

I especially like the

Quote:

I come to MobileRead and lose myself in the Lounge

My option would be:

Quote:

What is in your cup?

At the same time I would drink lots of tea...

desertgrandma · 10-12-2010, 02:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by poohbear_nc

Well, yes I would, it's something to look forward to for my retirement party. I could excuse myself by claiming I thought the party had a Spanish theme and I was just trying to break the pinata!

You've obviously been planning this a looong time!

Quote:

Originally Posted by thinkpadx

I especially like the

My option would be:

At the same time I would drink lots of tea...

Starbucks passion fruit tea with lemonade, sweetened? Yummy!

thinkpad · 10-12-2010, 03:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by desertgrandma

Starbucks passion fruit tea with lemonade, sweetened? Yummy!

Sounds like it both smells and tastes good. Fruit teas have a certain aroma to them.

WT Sharpe · 10-12-2010, 03:10 PM

I play piano & ukulele. When I'm really angry, the piano knows it. That's the "hobby." But I also read, come to MR, and eat. Crying is good, but mostly to relieve sadness. I don't do that enough, but I believe it can be beneficial. Then again, I'm not usually sad, and my life these days is fairly low-stress.

View Poll Results: How Do You Handle Stress?
I drink	10	9.62%
I take pills.	7	6.73%
I drink AND take pills	5	4.81%
I excercise. (running, workouts, whatever)	27	25.96%
I meditate, use a relaxation technique or bio-feedback	19	18.27%
I cry	18	17.31%
I come to MobileRead and lose myself in the Lounge	30	28.85%
I play online games/surf the net	27	25.96%
I watch TV	19	18.27%
I read	57	54.81%
I have a hobby......please post what it is.	17	16.35%
I use one of those little "stress balls"	3	2.88%
I throw one of those little stress balls at someone	7	6.73%
I sleep	27	25.96%
I eat	28	26.92%
I kick my kids, dog (s), cat (s) wife, husband, who/whatever happens to be nearest	3	2.88%
The blue one next to the fish.	11	10.58%
None of the above....please post what you do.	11	10.58%
I'm not voting, I just want to keep track of what others do.	1	0.96%
I eat bacon and donuts (or a bacon-filled donut.)	2	1.92%
I pray.	9	8.65%
I go shopping.	4	3.85%
I smoke.	9	8.65%
I turn to my dog(s)/cat(s)/squirrel(s)/llama(s)/whatever animal(s) for comfort	16	15.38%
Multiple Choice Poll. Voters: 104. You may not vote on this poll

10-12-2010, 02:24 PM	#1
desertgrandma Enjoying the show.... Posts: 14,270 Karma: 10462843 Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Arizona Device: A K1, Kindle Paperwhite, an Ipod, IPad2, Iphone, an Ipad Mini & macAir	How Do You Handle Stress?? So.....I was specifically requested to start a poll. How do you handle stress? Any of the above work for you? If not......please post what YOU do to handle stress.....keep it clean, please. Poll will be multiple choice and votes will be kept private. As always, all posts welcome.

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desertgrandma Enjoying the show.... Posts: 14,270 Karma: 10462843 Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Arizona Device: A K1, Kindle Paperwhite, an Ipod, IPad2, Iphone, an Ipad Mini & macAir	There........I started. I love 1000pc jigsaw puzzles. Literally can lose an hour or two just staring at the pieces. Sometimes I even put a couple of those little pieces together!

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Iridal Mysteriarch Posts: 1,422 Karma: 26606984 Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: The land of impossible deadlines Device: iPhone 4, Kindle 3	I find running really relaxing and effective against (mostly work-related) stress. All I think about is the next step, and if I'm running outside I really like looking at the landscape. Also at other people. Preferably male runners in good shape Besides that, throwing things at people (or at the wall if there are no people around) helps a lot too It's a good thing I learned how to deal with stress, I live in the land of the impossible deadlines.

10-12-2010, 02:43 PM	#4
Joe Minton eReader Posts: 60 Karma: 31585 Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Southern California Device: Sony 650, iPod Touch 4G, iPhone 4, Nook: Touch/Glow/Color/Tablet	All of the Above --- LOL

10-12-2010, 02:45 PM	#5
vivaldirules When's Doughnut Day? Posts: 10,059 Karma: 13675475 Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Houston, TX, US Device: Sony PRS-505, iPad	Loverly! I destress (should that be dis-stress??) by taking grandma's polls. So let me ponder this a minute and enjoy it. Let's see.....bacon.....no?.....okay, doughnuts.....where the hell are the d*** doughnuts?!?!? I'm starting to get irritated now! I can feel my blood pressure rising as I type!!!

10-12-2010, 02:50 PM	#7
poohbear_nc Bah! Humbug! Posts: 62,731 Karma: 135239851 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Durham, NC Device: Every Kindle Ever Made & To Be Made!	At my workplace I am surrounded by flaming idiots. I keep an empty cardboard box in the hallway outside my office door. When I reach the point where I'm debating between resigning to take up a new career bagging groceries versus beating a co-worker with a 2 x 4 -- I calmly step into the hallway and kick the **** out of the box. Funnily enough, no one has ever asked me what I'm doing, and no one has ever moved the box. [I learned the hard way to use an empty box.]

10-12-2010, 02:53 PM	#9
vivaldirules When's Doughnut Day? Posts: 10,059 Karma: 13675475 Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Houston, TX, US Device: Sony PRS-505, iPad	Just playing, DG. Thanks for the marvy poll! You're the best! I don't eat for stress relief any more. And despite my wife's constant use of the TV, I avoid it like the plague now. My top de-stressing activities are exercise (a couple of hours on the elliptical will beat the crap out of any stressors you may be suffering from), meditating (nothing fancy, just sitting quietly counting to four with each inhale and exhale), reading (preferably my favorite author: Gandhi), and drawing. I've gotten much better at using these over the past year and I'd say I'm much more capable of handling stress now.

10-12-2010, 03:10 PM	#15
WT Sharpe Bah, humbug! Posts: 39,072 Karma: 157049943 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Chesapeake, VA, USA Device: Kindle Oasis, iPad Pro, & a Samsung Galaxy S9.	I play piano & ukulele. When I'm really angry, the piano knows it. That's the "hobby." But I also read, come to MR, and eat. Crying is good, but mostly to relieve sadness. I don't do that enough, but I believe it can be beneficial. Then again, I'm not usually sad, and my life these days is fairly low-stress.

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