What is your strategy to deal with stress?

[JoeS]

Between trying not to die or kill others with this virus and the economy shut down, what's your strategy for dealing with increased stress and anxiety?

[RyuLion]

At Home: Exercise, hobbies, online entertainment, work from home, do what you like doing, something that's productive yet enjoyable to you.

Bond with other positive friends and loved ones.

Limit watching the news, limit social media friends that tend to be negative, and full of stressful posts (put them on a 30 day snooze)

[CurrentlySober]

I Self Soil to Sooth myself

[The Porn Nerd]

Well it used to be getting LAID.

But right about now I am even sick of Rosy Palm and her five sisters.
I'm so horny the crack of dawn looks good.

[Rochard]

Masturbation. Thrice daily.

[Rochard]

All kidding aside, I posted about this earlier this morning. A few months ago we got a puppy. I've been walking him two or three times a day. I find it very relaxing.



I also cycle as much as I can, which is usually daily.

Otherwise, I am considering this a "staycation". I am getting more sleep than normal which is nice.

[shake]

Learning to master JavaScript. It's a really useful skill. Backend programming with node, API creation etc.

[JoeS]

Originally Posted by RyuLion

At Home: Exercise, hobbies, online entertainment, work from home, do what you like doing, something that's productive yet enjoyable to you.

Bond with other positive friends and loved ones.

Limit watching the news, limit social media friends that tend to be negative, and full of stressful posts (put them on a 30 day snooze)

Great advice. I love your strategies. Especially having positive people to spend time with. Thanks for sharing.

[JoeS]

Originally Posted by Rochard

Masturbation. Thrice daily.

Hey buddy! lol good to see you. Hope you're well.

[JoeS]

Originally Posted by Rochard

All kidding aside, I posted about this earlier this morning. A few months ago we got a puppy. I've been walking him two or three times a day. I find it very relaxing.



I also cycle as much as I can, which is usually daily.

Otherwise, I am considering this a "staycation". I am getting more sleep than normal which is nice.

Great dog you got there. Dogs are terrific, love wrapped up in fur. And walking is also good therapy, getting some fresh air and out of the house helps a lot.

[JoeS]

Originally Posted by shake

Learning to master JavaScript. It's a really useful skill. Backend programming with node, API creation etc.

Hey its great that you're able to upskill while you're in lockdown mode.

[JoeS]

I find creative writing to be a great way to deal with stress and anxiety.
Also sometimes just taking five or ten long slow deep breaths where I close my eyes and put my attention on each breath in and out helps a lot. #Mindfulness

[Look Chang]

I meditate while sitting on my precious toilet ...

[RyuLion]

Originally Posted by JoeS

Great advice. I love your strategies. Especially having positive people to spend time with. Thanks for sharing.

Your welcome.

My strategies are from experience, not just because of the present situations.

[RyuLion]

Originally Posted by JoeS

Hey its great that you're able to upskill while you're in lockdown mode.

Originally Posted by JoeS

I find creative writing to be a great way to deal with stress and anxiety.
Also sometimes just taking five or ten long slow deep breaths where I close my eyes and put my attention on each breath in and out helps a lot. #Mindfulness

Yes Sir. dive into enhancing on your knowledge, it'll also make you stronger.

Meditation is key!

Wear a noise canceling headset or better yet listen to it in your closet, and breath normally.
(turn off all other notifications, make sure the headset is not on too tight)

(adopting your favorite pet and bonding with it also helps.)

Have a good night!

[PornDiscounts-V]

Hmm... I love my wife. So I'm doing what we've mostly done. Do I miss movies? Sure. But there is plenty to watch on the TV now. Do I miss going out to eat? Sure. But we both have a knack for cooking so it ain't no big thing.

Kind of liking it to be honest.

[RyuLion]

Originally Posted by JoeS

Hey its great that you're able to upskill while you're in lockdown mode.

Originally Posted by JoeS

I find creative writing to be a great way to deal with stress and anxiety.
Also sometimes just taking five or ten long slow deep breaths where I close my eyes and put my attention on each breath in and out helps a lot. #Mindfulness

Originally Posted by PornDiscounts-V

Hmm... I love my wife. So I'm doing what we've mostly done. Do I miss movies? Sure. But there is plenty to watch on the TV now. Do I miss going out to eat? Sure. But we both have a knack for cooking so it ain't no big thing.

Kind of liking it to be honest.

So you are bonding with her! That's precious! Always appreciate each moment, that's what I've been telling all my family and friends since 2000..

[BlueBookJosh]

Xanax + Scotch = ideal anti-stress combination

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[JoeS]

Thanks for sharing your stress coping strategies!

Thanks RyuLion for the relaxation video.

In 96 when I got into this business and in the following years I thought happiness and satisfaction was making more money, buying more things, going to more 5 star hotels and big parties conventions etc.

I built tgp galleries & reviewed them for sites like Adult Buffet and others. I built my own TGPs and top list sites (things long gone and forgotten now no doubt), and worked so many hours my health deteriorated and I spent basically no time with my family anymore.

My dad called me one night saying he just wanted to talk and see how I was. I was working on my sites and said I was busy. I remember that because shortly after that time my dad suddenly died of a heart attack. And I'd give every penny I made in this business for another chance to talk with him, see him, fish with him, or hug him.

Now I'm much much older and doing other things but I have learned to be mindful of how precious life is and what really matters. It's family, it's friends, it's peace of mind and meaningful work.

Now I enjoy writing courses and books about living a happier more peaceful life and sharing what I have learned with others. I skype with my 90 year old mother daily to tell her how much I appreciate and love her. I try to live a more balanced life.

So in this time of fear and sickness, while the economy is in turmoil and we are all forced to take a break, I hope that many of us can take a step back and remember what's really important to us. Hope you and your loved ones all stay well. And your business and life is healthy and prosperous.

Joe

[celandina]

[cybermike]

Dunno if its a placebo but after a few days of using cbd oil I calmed down and my blood pressure returned to normal.

[Kittens]

Smoke a fat bowl and zone out to some space/nature documentaries every night does it for me.

Originally Posted by shake

Learning to master JavaScript. It's a really useful skill. Backend programming with node, API creation etc.

Heck yeah buddy! I'm a mean machine when it comes to JavaScript. Holla if you need any help.

[PornDiscounts-V]

I actually have less stress. Loving lock down.

[Klen]

Originally Posted by Kittens

Smoke a fat bowl and zone out to some space/nature documentaries every night does it for me.



Heck yeah buddy! I'm a mean machine when it comes to JavaScript. Holla if you need any help.

Whatabout javascript challenges, do you do them ?

[overdose]

[JoeS]

Originally Posted by cybermike

Dunno if its a placebo but after a few days of using cbd oil I calmed down and my blood pressure returned to normal.

all that matters is that it works!

CDB oil helps with my arthritis in my hands.

[SekobA]

Resding books and yoga will relax you

[SilentKnight]

Coping strategy #1

Copious amounts of bacon caesars.

[mikeet]

Using a strategy similar to ↑↑↑ tonight

[adultchatpay]

Tiktok!!!

[Grapesoda]

Originally Posted by RyuLion

Limit watching the news, limit social media friends that tend to be negative, and full of stressful posts

[Grapesoda]

Originally Posted by PornDiscounts-V

Hmm... I love my wife. .

[Screwed Up]

box breathing or other breathing exercises
cold showers or cold therapy
sauna
adequate sleep
fatty fish or fish oil
ketones
anything that upregulates GABA and/or oxytocin and downregulates glutamate

Cheers!

[RedShoe]

Originally Posted by JoeS

Thanks for sharing your stress coping strategies!

Thanks RyuLion for the relaxation video.

In 96 when I got into this business and in the following years I thought happiness and satisfaction was making more money, buying more things, going to more 5 star hotels and big parties conventions etc.

I built tgp galleries & reviewed them for sites like Adult Buffet and others. I built my own TGPs and top list sites (things long gone and forgotten now no doubt), and worked so many hours my health deteriorated and I spent basically no time with my family anymore.

My dad called me one night saying he just wanted to talk and see how I was. I was working on my sites and said I was busy. I remember that because shortly after that time my dad suddenly died of a heart attack. And I'd give every penny I made in this business for another chance to talk with him, see him, fish with him, or hug him.

Now I'm much much older and doing other things but I have learned to be mindful of how precious life is and what really matters. It's family, it's friends, it's peace of mind and meaningful work.

Now I enjoy writing courses and books about living a happier more peaceful life and sharing what I have learned with others. I skype with my 90 year old mother daily to tell her how much I appreciate and love her. I try to live a more balanced life.

So in this time of fear and sickness, while the economy is in turmoil and we are all forced to take a break, I hope that many of us can take a step back and remember what's really important to us. Hope you and your loved ones all stay well. And your business and life is healthy and prosperous.

Joe

Where would be able to find you outside of gfy? Social media? I’m close to a transition as well, one where I slow down from the bullshit and try to work more from home, closer to family, etc...

[RedShoe]

Grow weed. It’s been a nice relaxing hobby... trying to turn it into a small stream of income but looking for help has been, slow.

@BonsHigh (Bonsai... bons high) on IG.

Bonsai weed plants.

[GAMEFINEST]

Chillin with my dog

[pm2000]

i try not to die and kill someone

[RyuLion]

Originally Posted by Screwed Up

box breathing or other breathing exercises
cold showers or cold therapy
sauna
adequate sleep
fatty fish or fish oil
ketones
anything that upregulates GABA and/or oxytocin and downregulates glutamate

Cheers!

Yes, there's all day saunas that have cold to hot rooms you can chill at, with wine and massages and relaxing sounds. (I do this once a month)

Originally Posted by GAMEFINEST

Chillin with my dog

There's also: Pet-Assisted Therapy, Google it (Pet-Assisted Therapy near me)

Originally Posted by RedShoe

Where would be able to find you outside of gfy? Social media? I’m close to a transition as well, one where I slow down from the bullshit and try to work more from home, closer to family, etc...

If GFY or social media is stressing you out, just block it for now guys. Use the analogy of when you're trying to quit smoking. Avoid smokers. etc.

Conclusion:
Do not wait for shit to hit the fan. Pamper your mind and body at least once a month or week if you want guys!

[Mr Pheer]

I like to build cool shit. Either with my hands and tools in the garage or with my 3D printers.

[RyuLion]

Originally Posted by Mr Pheer

I like to build cool shit. Either with my hands and tools in the garage or with my 3D printers.

Example of productivity ^^^
Positive energy because he likes that activity!

If you need a nap tale it btw!

[_Richard_]

Originally Posted by Mr Pheer

I like to build cool shit. Either with my hands and tools in the garage or with my 3D printers.

pics or it didn't happen!

[CaptainHowdy]

Originally Posted by _Richard_

pics or it didn't happen!

Doubting Mr Pheers word is an un-american activity . . .

[SexJoker]

It depends on what stresses you the most, is it the current lockdown or fear of not knowing what the "normal life" will be like in a couple of weeks.

While we are closed I do a lot of exercises, I bake/cook and try to spend as much time as it possible in the fresh air (balcony/garden).
I try to avoid too many bad news, I do not watch as much news as I used to!

And at the same time I work as usual, trying to get to used to new reality.

Plus, some wine always helps :P

[Kittens]

Originally Posted by Klen

Whatabout javascript challenges, do you do them ?

Depends on the challenge, I can do them but I prefer to solve real world problems over puzzles and challenges.

[cezar78]

I drink alcohol. Works like a charm

[freecartoonporn]

movies, nap, music, coding, eating, sex.

[Mr Pheer]

Originally Posted by CaptainHowdy

Doubting Mr Pheers word is an un-american activity . . .

Nah he's right, it's the #1 rule of the Internet. I'll pull up my FTP tonight and make an upload. I wish sharing pics here was as easy as it is on Facebook. Social Media has made me lazy.

[george MH]

Nagging

[8pt-buck]

Originally Posted by RyuLion

At Home: Exercise, hobbies, online entertainment, work from home, do what you like doing, something that's productive yet enjoyable to you.

^^ That.. / Reformat the computers / Work on the vegetable garden / Deep clean the house from top to bottom / Ride a bicycle to purchase small items / Detail the cars --

Originally Posted by JoeS

Between trying not to die or kill others with this virus and the economy shut down, what's your strategy for dealing with increased stress and anxiety?

Just stay away from the Covid-19 news because it will drive you crazy. It's bad allergy season here in Jersey.. Sneezing and coughing and before ya know it, you'll think you have the virus taking your temperature every five minutes.

[CaptainHowdy]

Originally Posted by Mr Pheer

Nah he's right, it's the #1 rule of the Internet. I'll pull up my FTP tonight and make an upload. I wish sharing pics here was as easy as it is on Facebook. Social Media has made me lazy.

Just use imgur . . .