This question was shared on the professional growth blog; thought I'd bring it up over here; what do you do to de-stress/de-compress after work?....I'm always looking for ideas; its very important for me to define work time/me time/ and family time... I like to write about some of my experiences (just kind of let them flow out of my finger tips):
Despite the slight hinge rust, Dudley Dew's box
was a beaty. Its factory stamped clasp locks
snicker-snacked up and down with ease. Its green
and blue paint was mint, no knicks, rubbed and preened
to a soft glow from the liniment oil
rag tucked in Dudley's pocket. The frown-soiled
rows of envious lunchroom moguls glared
and watched Dudley Dew sit down with his brand
new Brady Bunch lunchbox. Across the bare
metal, factory grins, Dudleys stubby hands
caressed the top and rested on the clasps.
Classmates leaning in, he flicked the lid, grasped
the sides expectantly and found a note:
"lunch is on the counter, don't forget your coat."
That is a very cool piece of writing. I'm sure there will be a few people borrowing that to teach some 6 traits lessons...word choice, voice, ideas...
ReplyDeleteMy decompression strategies vary. Some days, I actually prefer not to decompress. I usually feel better knowing that I have more work done than I do knowing that I got to have some relaxation time. I know that's a little sick, but if I'm really stressed out, feeling like there is less to do helps.
I really enjoy cooking as decompression, though. It naturally has to happen when I get home from school, and I don't feel guilty about taking a break from work because I have to eat. I turn on some music or an audio book and allow myself to just enjoy the time it takes me to make and eat my meal. I'm usually more ready to do some schoolwork after dinner.
Thank you for sharing this Ryan. Honestly I don't decompress unless I have everything done, so thank you for the food for thought. Sweet lyrical genius dude (fingers snapping & coffee in hand) ;o)
ReplyDeleteThis is a terrific topic. For myself, decompressing is achieved through balance. If its been a crazy over productive day, then a beverage on the couch with one of the seasons from How I met you mother sitcom is a great relaxer. I dig golfing, so on other days I enjoy rolling 10 min. of putts by myself upstairs. Lastly as Erin said, cooking is key, we all have to eat & taking pride on something special on the plate can be great. Long story longer, may your mood provide the calm.
ReplyDeleteI love to decompress and I would rather relax for a few minutes before hitting the work again. I have recently gotten into trivia, especially Jeapordy. It is on everyday at 4:30 and it is a great way to get thinking about something else (worthless trivia knowledge). I also make it a competition with my wife and we are keeping track for of correct answers. Its a good way to balance the work with the play at an easy - no cost (do not even need cable, just a digitil receiver). Try it, you will probably like it.
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