My favorite way of resting when the weather is “alright” (it doesn’t have to be perfect; also rain doesn’t bother me much - my biggest enemy is the wind, and Gdańsk is definitely a windy place to live!) is taking long walks with my podcasts on. :speaking_head: Walking as long as I’m getting tired, then taking a break for some coffee/tea/beverage and then continuing on walking. Nothing resets my mind, eyes (no screens finally!), and body better!
Photos taken from my last Malmo & Copenhagen trip
Supplement this walk with a hot bath and chilling on the acupressure mat afterward, and you’ll feel fantastic! 
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It really depends on the mood, sometimes is nice to sit and play some videogames or watch a movie. But when a want to completely disconnect I’d go hiking and take some pictures.
Taken from my last attempt to escape reality.
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My way of relaxing is something conventional. I do 2 things, I take time to myself and not speak to anyone for a day and then I play with my puppy. These 2 are the most refreshing. However, If I cannot take a day off then I like to speak to my best friend and spend time with her by teaching stuff about technology.
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Although I don’t do it very often, I find watercolour painting very relaxing. Below you can see one of my first attempts at it. I also enjoy baking (again I don’t do it too often), watching TV shows or reading books. Depends on the mood :grinning_face_with_smiling_eyes:
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As a pretty anxious person, usually when answering the question: “How do you relax?” my answer is: “I don’t, I’m stressed all the time” :sweat_smile:
But lately, step-by-step, I’m getting better at it, and these are the things that are helping:
- having a cat (obviously)
- reading
- listening to podcasts/music
- videogame called “PowerWash Simulator” (yes, really, can’t recommend it enough)
- long walks
- yoga (I had more time for it during the COVID days, but this helped a lot)
- tea with ginger, cinnamon, raspberry and orange
- puzzles and board games
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I have kids, and sorry (not sorry) to be frank, I do only relax when they are not close. I am a dad, and dads wants to protect their kids anytime, so if I relax, they may break something (or themselves).
So I do relax when I am riding my bike …
… and when I am listening to some heavy/deep metal song
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@dannemca ,I totally understand about the kids, it’s the same in my house :sweat_smile:
And when I ride my bike, it’s such a great way to clear my head, to be alone on the road 
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Gym is the best place to chill and think!!!
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Listening to my kids bickering. I know,… On a serious note, though, spending time with my family without any digital distractions. A good old-fashioned boot camp workout in my local park getting all muddy or snowy depending on the weather.
Skiing because I am a flat lander and learned as a grownup. Learning the crawl swimming style. Basically learning a new sport as a grown up takes all my concentration. I also like hang out in Budapest and in our shared garden.
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Hi,
Until now, the best way for me to get away from reality has been road cycling and motorcycling. However, recently a friend has infected me with enduro cycling. My wife no longer even asks where I’m going out at the weekend because she knows I’ll be sitting in the woods, digging up new trails with my mates and riding them.
I highly recommend it! Especially the combination of enduro and trail building. Super fun:heart_eyes:
Radek
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Nothing beats a good fishing session in the middle of nowhere !
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When I want to unwind and relax, my go-to activity is playing cricket. It helps me clear my mind and rejuvenate my body.
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My way of spending a free time is mostly focused around airshows, planes and airports. But it’s not only about looking at the planes, their majesty or power, and what the pilots can do with them. I combine is with my second passion - photography, to achieve results like this:
If you’d like to read more please spend some time on reading this article (in Polish): Najtrudniej upolować samolot wojskowy - Puls Biznesu - pb.pl
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for me it’s about have a play session with my son i It’s what I always look forward to when I finish work, or the weekends arrive. being able to play video games with my child or go out to eat somewhere new. the days that we cant play are just a simple day for read, or that i use to program or test something i saw.
in this Quarter we have play and enjoy (fortnite, rocket league, hacknet, palworld, hollownight, warzone, ghostrunner, and many short cozy games of puzzles)
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I love to play tennis also
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My Unwinding/relaxing are:
1.) Fishing
2.) Disc Golf
3.) Tennis
4.) Working out
5.) Video games
6.) Watching a movie/TV show with family
7.) Playing a card/board game with family
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