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Re: Ask HN: How do you relax?

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Post by IdeaGuy »

Explosions in the sky (It's a band) either on my Ipod, or on our stereo.

This is the only band that paints a soundscape(picture with sounds, like a landscape) and I will listen.

Im sure the same effect would occur with classical music as well.

Re: Ask HN: How do you relax?

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Post by RobotGrrl »

Grabbing a piece of graph paper and hand-drawing some "pixel art" is quite relaxing due to its simplicity yet gradual complexity. Check out "Zentangles" for other interesting simple->complex doodles.

You can also try listening to a talk radio (CBC Radio 1 is great), or some podcasts. Podcasts will be pretty simple to stick to a routine, since there are some that come out weekly (or even daily).

Good luck!

Re: Ask HN: How do you relax?

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Post by wmboy »

Go to the local park and do some sprints on the grass. There's nothing more invigorating than running as fast as you can.

After the sprints, fall on your back and do some sky gazing.

The sprints clear your mind, the sky gazing relaxes you and lets your mind wander ;-)

Re: Ask HN: How do you relax?

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Post by derrida »

tejaswiy wrote: post #5
guynamedloren wrote: post #4

What's wrong with exercising?

Nothing at all, just that I've tried and failed multiple times to stick to a routine.

Only do as much as you feel good doing. Most people when they start out do too much or expect exercise to give a bad feeling, I know I did 2 years ago. Hell, I was even famous for hating exercise in a show called Nerds FC. But recently I have started running reallly really long distances at an "easy" pace, and it is the most enjoyable, meaningless thing to do! When you enjoy it, you won't need a "routine", you will just let yourself indulge.

Re: Ask HN: How do you relax?

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Post by derrida »

bearwithclaws wrote: post #10

Get back to the nature. Whether it's hiking, jungle trekking, swimming in the ocean or running on the beach, it's totally reinvigorating. While you are doing it, breathe deeply and enjoy the sights and sound of the surrounding - you will come back a renewed man. P.S: I'm very fortunate to live in Penang island (Malaysia), where all those things I mentioned just 20 minutes away from my house.

+1. I am very fortunate to live in Sydney, where ditto.

Re: Ask HN: How do you relax?

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Post by fdb »

I'm currently trying Vipassana meditation. I first heard about it from the "pragmatic thinking and learning" book. It's really simple to get started and it can really affect your concentration in a positive way.
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