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Any Relaxation Tips?

PopIcon
PopIcon Posts: 5,970
edited June 2012 in Not Sports Related
This might sound a bit weird, but I've been told that I need to find time to relax. I find it tough to find space and time for myself to relax. I've recently been given some breathing techniques to help me, but it's still very early days. I was wondering what advice other people are able to offer.
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  • Robbo on the wing
    Robbo on the wing Posts: 4,135
    Masturbation
  • ShootersHillGuru
    ShootersHillGuru Posts: 50,627
    Self hypnosis. Easy to do and very effective. Google it.
  • SoundAsa£
    SoundAsa£ Posts: 22,483
    Thai sticks.
  • ScrappyCAFC
    ScrappyCAFC Posts: 278
    same as robbo, have a wank.
  • Stig
    Stig Posts: 29,036
    1. Read up on NLP and find out how to set a relaxation anchor that you can use to put yourself in a relaxed state.
    2. Get yourself a relaxing hobby - I guess that fly fishing is the classic relaxing one, not that I've tried it.
    3. Get yourself a shed.
  • Saga Lout
    Saga Lout Posts: 6,845
    When I complained to my doctor about trouble sleeping he suggested I read a book before bedtime.

    Playing the guitar also relaxes me, so I suppose it's that old stalwart "get a hobby".
  • ChicagoAddick
    ChicagoAddick Posts: 4,393
    Stop supporting Charlton Athletic.

    More seriously writing works for me. I would also add reading, painting and 20 minute naps.
  • _MrDick
    _MrDick Posts: 13,108
    Join Rowhill Grange Spa and enjoy...
  • Macronate
    Macronate Posts: 12,897
    knocking one out to whale noises
  • IdleHans
    IdleHans Posts: 10,971
    Swim. It gets you fit, it's low impact (admittedly it's boring, but it does free your brain) and you will sleep like an absolute log.

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  • shine166
    shine166 Posts: 13,924
    Masturbation

    That and a bong
  • ads
    ads Posts: 3,224
    if you're not satisfied with the knuckle shuffle you could try meditation or yoga, or go for a long run, failing that an 8 pack of special brew works
  • JT
    JT Posts: 12,348
    A massive joint
  • ValleyGary
    ValleyGary Posts: 37,987
    ket
  • DaveMehmet
    DaveMehmet Posts: 21,602
    1. Read up on NLP and find out how to set a relaxation anchor that you can use to put yourself in a relaxed state.
    2. Get yourself a relaxing hobby - I guess that fly fishing is the classic relaxing one, not that I've tried it.
    3. Get yourself a shed.
    Then have a wank
  • ShootersHillGuru
    ShootersHillGuru Posts: 50,627
    edited June 2012
    Seems that there are a lot of wankers on here ;0)
  • sam3110
    sam3110 Posts: 21,282
    draw stuff, but do it from a picture in your head
    keep fish
    read more books
    have a wank
  • ShootersHillGuru
    ShootersHillGuru Posts: 50,627
    Watch replays of England matches. Asleep in no time.
  • sralan
    sralan Posts: 2,031
    watching the last 5 minutes of a CAFC match..... or maybe not.
  • LargeAddick
    LargeAddick Posts: 32,589
    edited June 2012
    turn on the tumble drier. Don't know why but I always find it a comfort when I'm alone in the kitchen clearing up.

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  • Stig
    Stig Posts: 29,036
    1. Read up on NLP and find out how to set a relaxation anchor that you can use to put yourself in a relaxed state.
    2. Get yourself a relaxing hobby - I guess that fly fishing is the classic relaxing one, not that I've tried it.
    3. Get yourself a shed.
    Then have a wank
    That's what the shed's for ;-)

  • golfaddick
    golfaddick Posts: 33,641
    cup of tea, feet up, watching TV (on your own - no wife / kids/etc)
  • Macronate
    Macronate Posts: 12,897
    cup of tea, feet up, watching Channel 955 (on your own - no wife / kids/etc)
    this

  • March51
    March51 Posts: 3,256
    Poplcon, what exactly is the difficulty with 'finding space and time' to relax? For instance long work hours, young family, commuting, or all three? Don't mean to be nosey about your private life but a little more background would be useful and would help with suggestions.
  • DaveMehmet
    DaveMehmet Posts: 21,602
    cup of tea, feet up, watching TV (on your own - no wife / kids/etc)
    Hold on, the missus is out tonight, what the f**k am I doing on here? See you all in 5 minutes.
  • Danny Addick
    Danny Addick Posts: 3,931
    Exercise is vital, releases everything. So surprising how well this works. Swimming is great but anything will do that makes your heart pump.
  • ShootersHillGuru
    ShootersHillGuru Posts: 50,627
    Exercise is vital, releases everything. So surprising how well this works. Swimming is great but anything will do that makes your heart pump.
    So we're back to wanking again ? ;0)

  • ads
    ads Posts: 3,224
    Exercise is vital, releases everything. So surprising how well this works. Swimming is great but anything will do that makes your heart pump.
    this, or have a read of this http://www.amazon.co.uk/The-Rough-Guide-Happiness-Reference/dp/1848360150 , plenty of good advice re: exercise and relaxation

  • smudge7946
    smudge7946 Posts: 4,131
    Exercise is vital, releases everything. So surprising how well this works. Swimming is great but anything will do that makes your heart pump.
    this, or have a read of this http://www.amazon.co.uk/The-Rough-Guide-Happiness-Reference/dp/1848360150 , plenty of good advice re: exercise and relaxation

    Then put the book down and masturbate furiously.
  • PopIcon
    PopIcon Posts: 5,970
    edited June 2012
    Poplcon, what exactly is the difficulty with 'finding space and time' to relax? For instance long work hours, young family, commuting, or all three? Don't mean to be nosey about your private life but a little more background would be useful and would help with suggestions.
    Firstly thanks for all the wanking tips, greatly recived. Was surprised no one mentioned the laying on your arm until it goes numb technique.

    In answer to the question, I do 12 hour days inc travel, that's not really a problem through. It's the rest of the time my brain is constantly ticking over and I never feel rested. I'm constantly tired too.

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