broette

Enterprise AE

What do you do to unwind these days? (not drugs lol)

hi y'all, I've found myself to drink and smoke more during covid (obviously) but now that it's getting closer to the end and I am going out more, I still drink/smoke a lot more than I want to/should. Meditation does not work for me and neither does exercise. What do you do to unwind and still have fun/feel good when doing it? Serious replies are appreciated a lot more than shit ones. Love, thanks, be well!

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Hambalang

Politicker

Enterprise AE

Personally exercising is my outlet. I do a lot of activities that I genuinely find really fun so it doesn't feel like a chore to me. I work remote at home so I crave some sort of physical activity after a long day. I would try to find something you enjoy and want to get better at. I've personally picked up the gymnastic rings and Muay Thai. I suck at both of them but it's really satisfying to see myself improve day by day.

TheSolicitorGeneral

Politicker

Small Market AE

Honestly, what I would do is go on a walk

broette

Contributor

Enterprise AE

Yes, I've been doing that too! It helps.

broette

Contributor

Enterprise AE

I even moved out of state for a couple months to walk along the ocean, etc. Still not where I want to be yet. Background: I used to be THE most motivated person on every team in the past. So it crushes me to be in this weird place now. Went to see a Dr too - he prescribed Zoloft. I haven't had the strength to go pick it up yet - I am hoping to find something less medicated (and only take Zoloft when I absolutely need to). Again, not a pre-existing condition at all, so I'm a bit apprehensive

Incognito

WR Officer

Master of Disaster

As someone who has been on ALL the meds - sometimes it helps. Personally, I can’t stand the constant “level”. There are no extreme lows, but no one extreme highs either. How is that living?

May I suggest seeking out DBT therapy? I’ve done it once and I’ve been meaning to do it again. If nothing else, thank you for opening up and reminding me to seek it out again.

your willingness to be vulnerable has helped me, so I hope that makes you smile at the very least 🖤

TheSolicitorGeneral

Politicker

Small Market AE

I understand the inhibition to medicate 100%. Sometimes life has you where you don’t want to be, but there are as many mountaintops as valleys, trust me on that. You take care of yourself first to get to where you need to be, mentally/emotionally/spiritually. I’ll absolutely pray for the Lord to lay his peace upon you in the meantime.

GDO

Politicker

BDM

Yes I walk my dog 4-6 times a day.

Ace

Arsonist

CEO

Same. Walk + Good music

Chep

WR Officer

Bitcoin Adoption Specialist

Sign myself up for as many experiences as possible. Friends want to go check out a bar, golf, see a comedy show, etc: I'm in. Being with people doing leisure activities makes a world of difference.

Incognito

WR Officer

Master of Disaster

Book an air bnb/resort for a Friday and Saturday night somewhere so it feels like a mini vacation and just enjoy the surroundings and change of scenery. Somewhere close enough to drive to after work on Friday and home Sunday, but different from your usual.

broette

Contributor

Enterprise AE

Not sure if you saw my reply earlier. I am literally already doing that and still nothing ugh

Justatitle

Big Shot

Account Executive

Bought a hammock for the backyard. Get yourself one and if you don’t have the space go to the park with it and look up at the sky for a few hours. It does wonders

broette

Contributor

Enterprise AE

Oh I do have one now. It’s nice. But it’s hot where i live most of the time so it’s Only useful a few months a year

Justatitle

Big Shot

Account Executive

Outdoor air conditioner and a canopy. Kinda defeats the looking at the sky part but better to be cool

Bueller

Politicker

Account Executive

Exercise! I've really taken up running since covid started and it really helps blow off steam and clear your head in a healthy, productive way

Rallier

Politicker

SDR Manager and Consultant

I go down the Spotify rabbit hole. Find some new artists and songs is such a good way to unwind

CuriousFox

WR Officer

🦊

Walk, run, take a hot bath with a bath bomb candles and champagne, call and check in on a loved one, schedule a pedicure or a massage, etc.

CoorsKing

WR Officer

Retired King of the Coors Knights

I just go do anything outside, with no music. I am the type of person that always listens to music at work, and has airbuds in while running errands, so unplugging for a few minutes and just listening to the sounds outside is incredibly peaceful.

Vitamin D is hugely important to maintaining mental health as well, so getting outside has that as a benefit as well.

GDO

Politicker

BDM

I’m the same. Earbuds in at all times. Drives my GF crazy.

DrunkenArt

Politicker

Sales Representative

We have a nature trail by our house, it's my dogs favorite walking path. Any time I need to unwind and relax, we'll walk down there and hang by the water for a bit. Nothing beats fresh air and a happy doggo.

TheRealPezDog

Notable Contributor

Account Manager

Golf.

funcoupons

WR Officer

👑

Going outside for a walk/bike ride, listening to calming music, reading a book, petting a dog or watching the wild animals in the park (furry ones, not the local weirdos.)

sahil

Notable Contributor

Deepak Chopra of Sales

Workout. It's the ultimate drug. And that's coming from a fat person who often forgets this lesson

MaSaaSter

Opinionated

US BD Lead

I was not a very active gym attendee until I got into sales. I have found that after a frustrating day on the phones, or dealing with prospects, lifting has been a great way to blow off some steam. I say lifting, because I am not someone who enjoys running, or cardio, but lifting allows for me to get rid of some of my frustrations, while also releasing endorphins to help mitigate my stress.

If exercising isn't your thing, I personally recommend an artistic outlet. I am a photographer as a side hustle, and I find it fairly relaxing to be able to go out and take photos. It allows for me to approach things in a different view (literally and metaphorically), and when I produce some good photos, I feel a strong level of satisfaction. Artistic outlets are great ways to allow for the mind to be worked in a different way, that also helps relax and reorient you. Plus, whatever results you may yield, can be great gifts to friends, family, and even prospects (yes, I have sent prints of my photos to prospects as a thank you).

paddy

WR Officer

Director of Business Development

You can always try exercising with a bottle of kahlua

broette

Contributor

Enterprise AE

Was looking for real advice. Thanks.

broette

Contributor

Enterprise AE

Thanks, everyone, for all the suggestions! Golf is something I've been meaning to try anyway, so maybe this is the time! Unplugging from headphones is another good one - I'll try to leave them at home when going on walks near the water. Signing up for experiences whenever I'm free is definitely a good one too! thanks again! Keep 'em coming

TeamNZbattler

Opinionated

Account Manager

Getting a pair of decent sounding headphones and enjoying music again. On days when the weather is perfect, then nothing beats a walk through the local parks.
Also, good books are magic for unwinding. Combine a good book with coffee and being outside, I'm pretty much getting a hard on thinking about it now.

Grimhelm

Politicker

Mid Market Account Executive

Not to be echo chamber. Exercise in the morning helps me shed some stress.

I feel an underrated combo is the ol hot bath and good music. If I had a particularly stressful day, I throw some Epsom salt in a bath and put on some of the my favorite albums ( Kid Cudi - Man on the moon or Plastic Beach by Gorillaz are the tops)

countingmyinterest

Politicker

Account Executive

Smoking weed + going for walks. Plus I found that the more I stress, the less I'm effective I am while I'm working.

Beercules

Politicker

SDR

I find that starting my day with a workout does wonders - And then getting out for either some tennis, a walk, or other semi-active activities at the end of the work day

mastersfan

Opinionated

Account Executive

Working out, it's one of the few things that keeps me sane

CCP

Opinionated

VP, Business Development

I like building/planting things. I do woodworking and gardening, mostly. I put on a podcast or audio book while I do it so no chance of thinking about work, stressors, the apocalypse, etc.

goose

Politicker

-3

Sales Executive

Drugs

broette

Contributor

Enterprise AE

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