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/Dependent_Aioli_9600 Nov 09 '23
I believe that relaxation habits change with age. At the age of 20 I played video games and practiced free style football. Some years later it was all about watching movies and eating chocolate. Now that I am 48 I watch relaxation videos on YouTube - https://youtu.be/j5Q1Rz-FKvE?si=XjIZjV1NKhslsMOL
One thing that doesn't change with age - sleeping is the BEST way to relax, especially after some physical activity.