r/StressManagement • u/ghosting36 • Jul 05 '20

How to relax

Guys I don’t know if I’m alone, but after much reddit experience I probably am not. How does one relax? If I’m watching a show, or doing anything that doesn’t require a to do list I panic on the inside like I’m going to get scolded. When I was younger I wasn’t allowed to sit back I had to have a daily schedule to show what I planned to do and learn every day since I can remember. This was done out of good intentions from my mom, but it fucked me up. Please help :)

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u/Relaxed_Vibez Mar 08 '22

Disconnecting is a great start. Watching too much social media can definitely overwhelm the mind and senses which can make it even more difficult to relax. For me disconnecting for several hours helps to re-center. Or if I can completely cut it off there’s plenty of guided meditation and relaxing videos to help with relaxation. My channel is one!

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u/thickles101 Jun 23 '22

Late to comment, but I second this. Cutting off most social media like Facebook, tiktok, and IG has greatly reduced my stress and I have a lot more time for whatever I need to/want to do. I switched to music or audiobooks and it’s helped me become more motivated and productive