How do you relax?

Blue said:
Rum.
Cigars.
Mindless animated television shows.
Reading.

These are the things that make me relax, although I am pretty much in a perpetual relaxation mode.

I learned in my years in the Caribbean that most things just don't matter a whole lot.

Family is my only source of concern and at the moment all are happy and healthy so all is good.
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I'm in agreement that most things just don't matter a whole lot, mostly from my years in Hawaii. My family is also my primary source of concern - my wife and Mom are not in the best of health, but the grandchildren are doing great. For me, I still love competition, but it's now just about playing and not about winning.
 
Steve-Hostirian said:
I'm in agreement that most things just don't matter a whole lot, mostly from my years in Hawaii. My family is also my primary source of concern - my wife and Mom are not in the best of health, but the grandchildren are doing great. For me, I still love competition, but it's now just about playing and not about winning.
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Sorry to hear about your mom and wife. I hope everything works out for the best.
 
Thanks Zachary. Actually, my sister's husband just died of cancer this weekend - that's why I was off Friday -should have taken off today too, but it wouldn't help anything. My Mom has dementia with dillusions, parkinson's, is blind and very hard of hearing - among being a cancer survivor. Sami and I have been taking care of her 24/7 for years. It's sad to watch someone close deteriorate with illness. But you know, she still smiles every day. How you live your life is all about attitude.
 
Steve-Hostirian said:
Thanks Zachary. Actually, my sister's husband just died of cancer this weekend - that's why I was off Friday -should have taken off today too, but it wouldn't help anything. My Mom has dementia with dillusions, parkinson's, is blind and very hard of hearing - among being a cancer survivor. Sami and I have been taking care of her 24/7 for years. It's sad to watch someone close deteriorate with illness. But you know, she still smiles every day. How you live your life is all about attitude.
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Steve, you just brought chills down my back. The C word hits me and hearts at the deepiest level. I know how that goes. You can take time off, you can morn for years; however, at the end of the day there is still an empty void. When I lost my mom we left for the weekend to see some friends down in Kentucky and then came back to go to school Monday morning.

Attitude and smiling is what life is about. Best of luck and I wish her a very quality rest of life.
 
If you're not relaxing after working, then you're doing something wrong! :)

There's PLENTY of time to relax and still accomplish everything that you're supposed to do for work.

Personally, my day is filled with 1 hour breaks throughout the day where I go outside for a walk, smoke a cigar and load up a video game, or go for lunch etc.

All work for 18 hours leads to being unproductive. However if you don't have much going on in a day, doing 15 hours of work can be a breeze when you break it up a little.

Granted, when a fire starts, there's no breaks, but really those kinds of instances should be rare too.
 
You absolutely need to find some time to relax, even if it's just a few minutes here and there during work - and especially once you go home (if you're not already there). :D
 
Agreed. You must always find time to relax and unwind or you will look 60 by the time you're 40! :smilie3:

Especially is you have a wifey and some kiddies running around. If you don't find the time for them, you're in big trouble. :news:
 
For me, when I relax:

1. Sleep
2. Malling with myself or with my friends
3. Watching Youtube videos
4. Playing arcade basketball
5. Exercise
 
When I want to get rid of a stress, I go to the park where I can read an interesting book and walk with my Dog.
Besides, I just listen to the music and lay on the bed when I want to relax...
 
Of course, nothing beats getting enough or even more sleep a day! That's the most relaxing thing for me!
 
When I have been feeling stress, then to relax myself I go to sleep and listen music.
Sometimes I also watch movies and play sports with my friends.
 
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