Shoot Skeet
Shoot Pistols
Have a cocktail with my Lab

I prefer to be proactive rather than reactive. I go for a run first thing in the morning. The endorphins then put me into a positive state of mind, and then almost nothing gets to me.

After work, I like to come home, pick up one of my guitars and play for 30-60 minutes.

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Originally posted by adobesig:
Point of Parliamentary procedure! Is "pet a cat" code for something we are too polite to say?

In the case if Yooper stating “pet cat”, I believe he means, to do exactly that. Rub the fur if his feline pet.

If a woman says “pet her kitty”... well yes, she’s talking about masturbation. This is a term used by women. I have never heard if a guy saying he’s going to pet the cat, in that reference. It would be like a woman saying she’s going to bash the bishop or punch the clown. Doesn’t make as much sense.

When I feel stressed out I go for a ride on my motorcycle. The sound of a flat plane crank engine screaming it’s formula one like howl as it nears redline is euphoric.

There is something supremely mind clearing about riding a 1000cc superbike at speed on a twisty road. It takes all my focus away from the shitty things in life and refocuses it on the ride.

It’s been one of the best stress relievers I’ve ever found.

I practice Transcendental Meditation.

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Originally posted by Beancooker:

Bucket of golf balls.
34” aluminum large barrel bat.
Side of mountain overlooking a valley miles below.
Crank off multiple home runs into the expanse of nowhere, seeing it I can get the next one farther out than the last.
If golf balls aren’t available, small rocks work also, but golf balls have that amazing sail that you cannot get from a rock.

Have a long discussion with my dog. He is a great listener.
Rod

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Originally posted by sigmonkey:
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Self-administered corporal punishment?


One way I get relief from tension by reading SIGforum.

If the intellectual discourse doesn't distract me, the humor usually does.

Krav Maga 2-3 times a week, sometimes sparring as well.
Cardio-krav too (like cardio kickboxing but krav strikes) 2-3x/ week.

Life is stress here in MA

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Originally posted by r0gue:
I used to go on a long run. With the back all jacked up, I just sit and surf. Maybe have a drink by the fire. Bad long term plan. But I'll have to figure something out. Need a new routine.

rOgue, if you d me your address I’ll sent you a nice Cuban cigar to accompany you in front of the fire.

Go home.
Home is where there's no tension. It's me and the dog. The occasional visit by my daughter doesn't upset the balance either. She knows what I want my house to be like.
I'll also grill, smoke or cook in cast iron while at the house to forget everything else. Add in a cold, adult beverage and I'm golden.
I will add that when it's warm, I'll get the motorcycle out and ride for a few hours. That's my tension reliever in the Summer.

work out

hit the heavy bag

sleep

church on Sunday helps too

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Exercise is a good stress reliever.

I also practice Yoga a couple of times a week. A great stress reliever and good for tamping down the everyday aches and pains.

Youtube gentle yoga or restorative yoga. Not too physically challenging but a good stretch/stress relief routine.

Metal detecting. Swinging the detector requires just enough attention to keep my mind off of other things. I need to start running for distance again. It's the opposite. There's nothing to think about except things that piss me off. By the time, I'm done it's out of my system. Avoid the news at all costs.

Nowadays I catch a buzz, of course "nowadays" I'm retired.

This first thing in the morning, although I'm going a lot lighter nowadays.



A good cigar, range time, music.

I go to the gym often anyway, but when I'm really feeling tension I follow a 1 1/2 hour workout with about 20-30 minutes in the sauna, then a few minutes in the whirl-pool followed by a long hot shower. Always come away feeling rejuvenated.

Shooting although very enjoyable to me, doesn't do much for tension since I've got to utilize public ranges where you really need to be very aware of your surroundings and what other people are doing. Shooting on private land would be great though.

I level up. I go to the gym and lift weights. 7 days a week either lifting or cardio. I get home from work, the gym, then I work the dog, 7 days a week 365. Weekends, I put on the leathers and go ride the motorcycles briskly, near knee down in the corners. Or I take the waverunner to the lake and do the same, just a bike on the water. If I don't want to put that effort in, I'll air up the MTB and go ride it locally.

If it's too cold for my weekend passions, back to the gym. I'll shoot hoops, do laps in the pool. When anything is getting you tense, stress, etc, in my opinion you need to get physical. Staying home and sitting, sedentary, eating, drinking, watching tv, internet time, none of that shit is going to work. Even getting out and mowing, pulling weeds, doing any kind of yard work, you'll sweat, it takes physical effort, and that will help you. What I wouldn't do is go into a more stress environment, like shopping, going to a movie where people will use their smartphone and piss you off. Put some work in.

Stop watching/listening to the news. You'll thank me.