What do you do to rid yourself of stress?

Apex · December 20th, 2012, 05:34 PM

It has been one stressful year for me. Job stuff, grandmother passing, dealing with house stuff (just sold off the old rental), and now my grandfather is going downhill. Not a good year at all. My neck and shoulders have been driving me nuts due to tension. I cannot even ride my bicycle for extended periods anymore without that bugging me.

I try to listen to music, but that is only temporary. I'm thinking of doing yoga again. I kind of did it ages ago, but not really all that much. I think I need to do something slow but still a workout. Lifting weights is ok, but I don't want to get into a gym anymore. If there was a cheap one close by, I'd consider it, but there isn't.

What do you do to keep you stress levels in check?

Whiskey · December 20th, 2012, 05:53 PM

Get yourself a punching bag, do some form of martial arts or go to the range.

If you have a fireplace/heating stove taking the axe to firewood is a good one.

You may see a theme here...

Apex · December 20th, 2012, 06:05 PM

I have a B.O.B. in my garage. I used that bag back when I was in TKD. Just haven't used it in ages. That would be a great workout though. I'll have to consider it!

antiant · December 20th, 2012, 06:27 PM

Get a massage.

Apex · December 20th, 2012, 06:38 PM

I know I've tried that. It does nothing for me in the long run. I feel fine for a few hours, then it all comes back. Temporary and expensive for me.

Alex · December 20th, 2012, 08:05 PM

Motorcycle. Oh, wait.

Apex · December 20th, 2012, 08:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Alex

Motorcycle. Oh, wait.

I do miss mine a lot...especially around the drivers here in Houston. Things that annoy me in the car would never annoy me on the bike...

Jono · December 20th, 2012, 09:03 PM

Pin the throttle.

himynameisjoe · December 20th, 2012, 09:13 PM

I used to use online gaming or just gaming in general to get rid of stress. But now that actually adds more stress.

Now I just take a nice long car ride (can't wait for that to become bike rides).

lgk · December 21st, 2012, 07:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Whiskey

Get yourself a punching bag, do some form of martial arts or go to the range.

If you have a fireplace/heating stove taking the axe to firewood is a good one.

You may see a theme here...

you sure you aint my good twin brother, lol.

Jiggles · December 22nd, 2012, 02:52 PM

Whiskey · December 22nd, 2012, 10:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lgk

you sure you aint my good twin brother, lol.

So would that make you the evil twin...

lgk · December 23rd, 2012, 11:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Whiskey

So would that make you the evil twin...

Possibly...

But not by much

csmith12 · December 23rd, 2012, 07:57 PM

TKD

csmith12 · December 23rd, 2012, 07:58 PM

I normally don't ride stressed out. I go to fast while stressed.

Old Guy on a '08 · December 28th, 2012, 08:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Alex

Motorcycle. Oh, wait.

:rothflmao: Real good one Alex...

Old Guy's Rule #1 never, once having a mo'cycle, ever, be without one! (I made that mistake once...

For 35 years...

till I got a rode my Sisters HD in 2009

,

bought a Rebel in 2010

, then got the Ninjette in 2011

I hope to never be without it.

Oh... how do you releave your stress????

retire!!!!

lgk · December 28th, 2012, 08:06 AM

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Originally Posted by Old Guy on a '08

retire!!!!

Got another 25 years before that happens, lol.

himynameisjoe · December 28th, 2012, 08:08 AM

lol God I have like 45-50 years until retirement age

You guys are lucky! hahaha

lgk · December 28th, 2012, 09:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by himynameisjoe

lol God I have like 45-50 years until retirement age

You guys are lucky! hahaha

The prospect of working till 70, stresses me out.

Alienjoe · January 3rd, 2013, 10:43 AM

To relieve stress I spend time with my kids. Either that or I ride the bike, clean the bike, watch a good movie, take a bath, or just daydream.

Stress is every where man. Don't let it get to you!!

I got married June of 2011

Had my first son October of 2011

Bought a house Feb of 2012 (85 mile round trip commute to work)

Had my second son October of 12

I know a thing or two about stress!!

Alex · January 3rd, 2013, 12:20 PM

Percoset.

adouglas · January 3rd, 2013, 01:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lgk

The prospect of working till 70, stresses me out.

The prospect of being 70, having nothing to do and feeling useless and unwanted stresses me out. I'd much rather have a rewarding job.

My mortgage will be fully paid off when I'm 83.

lgk · January 3rd, 2013, 01:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by adouglas

The prospect of being 70, having nothing to do and feeling useless and unwanted stresses me out. I'd much rather have a rewarding job.

My mortgage will be fully paid off when I'm 83.

just because i'm not working doesn't mean i'm useless, lol.
i'll just be doing stuff i wanted to do but didn't have time.

why 83? just make additional payments on principle.

Old Guy on a '08 · January 3rd, 2013, 02:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lgk

i'll just be doing stuff i wanted to do but didn't have time.

why 83? just make additional payments on principle.

and divert money that could be spent on MOTORCYCLES?????

lgk · January 3rd, 2013, 02:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Old Guy on a '08

and divert money that could be spent on MOTORCYCLES?????

better than paying an extra $50k in interest.
if he doesn't i guess he can divert money from housing to bikes.

i was assuming he had an additional account earmarked for entertainment, lol.

alex.s · January 3rd, 2013, 05:43 PM

masturbation

himynameisjoe · January 4th, 2013, 08:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by alex.s

masturbation

you mean, frusturbation?

Malicious Logic · January 4th, 2013, 08:20 AM

Not really sure what you're looking for as far as stress relief methods. All the ones I know of are temporary since what was/is a stressor before is still going to be a stressor when you're exposed to it again.

I personally love online games. I'll admit in some instances, it can add stress but I feel it's a different kind and it definitely helps me get other problems off my mind. I also love mountain biking and riding the Ninja but those are a bit tough depending on weather conditions. IMO, it really has to be something that engages me. Anything else that lets my mind wander is just going to let me start thinking about everything that's stressing me out.

Old Guy on a '08 · January 4th, 2013, 09:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by alex.s

masturbation

Crude... call it " WANKING"

alex.s · January 4th, 2013, 12:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by himynameisjoe

you mean, frusturbation?

is frusturbation when you've already done it like 5 times in the past couple hours and it just wont spit anymore?

himynameisjoe · January 4th, 2013, 12:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by alex.s

is frusturbation when you've already done it like 5 times in the past couple hours and it just wont spit anymore?

LOL! The uncomfortable and insecure memories of being 15 are coming back to me

alex.s · January 4th, 2013, 12:33 PM

yes..... 15.....

AznJoJo · January 5th, 2013, 01:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by alex.s

masturbation

sticky high five!

Apex · January 5th, 2013, 04:58 PM

Old Guy on a '08 · January 5th, 2013, 07:31 PM

Stress???? I don't have no stinking stress...

and I don't give a darn whether you think I'm stressed out or not so just back the heck off and leave me the heck alone you little pipsqueek.

Stress... only dang stress I got is Unregistered

talking about stress... okay... count to three and relax... okay count to ten damit.... relax... breath.... count to twenty... relax... get a drink...

Vodka... my friend Vodka... wonderful VODKA...

OH... Thats better... more Vodka... yes... stress... who the heck they kidding... not me.. everything is freaking just peachy...

Apex · January 5th, 2013, 09:12 PM

Vodka...something I used to drink that I really can't anymore. Sake is good, Merlot, gin & tonic, or a nice Guinness will work for me.

December 20th, 2012, 06:05 PM	#3
Apex Livin' the Minimoto Life Name: Mark Location: Riding around in TX Join Date: Mar 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2022 Honda Navi, 2018 Z-125 Pro Posts: A lot.	I have a B.O.B. in my garage. I used that bag back when I was in TKD. Just haven't used it in ages. That would be a great workout though. I'll have to consider it! __________________________________________________ --- My IG Page --- My FB page! --- 2022 Honda Navi && 2018 Z-125 Pro

December 20th, 2012, 06:38 PM	#5
Apex Livin' the Minimoto Life Name: Mark Location: Riding around in TX Join Date: Mar 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2022 Honda Navi, 2018 Z-125 Pro Posts: A lot.	I know I've tried that. It does nothing for me in the long run. I feel fine for a few hours, then it all comes back. Temporary and expensive for me. __________________________________________________ --- My IG Page --- My FB page! --- 2022 Honda Navi && 2018 Z-125 Pro

December 20th, 2012, 08:05 PM	#6
Alex ninjette.org dude Name: 1 guess :-) Location: SF Bay Area Join Date: Jun 2008 Motorcycle(s): '13 Ninja 300 (white, the fastest color!), '13 R1200RT, '14 CRF250L, '12 TT-R125LE Posts: Too much. Blog Entries: 7	Motorcycle. Oh, wait. __________________________________________________ Montgomery Street Motorcycle Club / cal24.com / crf250l.org / ninjette.org ninjette.org Terms of Service Shopping for motorcycle parts or equipment? Come here first. The friendliest Ninja 250R/300/400 forum on the internet! (especially Unregistered)

December 20th, 2012, 09:13 PM	#9
himynameisjoe ninjette.org sage Name: Joe Location: Lancaster, PA Join Date: Nov 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2012 Ninja 250(Totaled) Posts: 984 Blog Entries: 2	I used to use online gaming or just gaming in general to get rid of stress. But now that actually adds more stress. Now I just take a nice long car ride (can't wait for that to become bike rides). __________________________________________________ "I am a creationist, I believe man created god."

December 22nd, 2012, 02:52 PM	#11
Jiggles Jigglin' your Jiglets Name: Sean Location: San Jose, Ca Join Date: Jun 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2009 K1300S, 2013 Ninja 300, 2011 Ninja 250R, Faster than Unregistered's ninjette Posts: Too much. Blog Entries: 1 MOTM - Apr '13	__________________________________________________ If the Ninja 250 doesn't have enough power for you, then you don't know how to ride it. AFM #676 Supersports are for n00bs

December 20th, 2012, 05:34 PM	#1
Apex Livin' the Minimoto Life Name: Mark Location: Riding around in TX Join Date: Mar 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2022 Honda Navi, 2018 Z-125 Pro Posts: A lot.	What do you do to rid yourself of stress? It has been one stressful year for me. Job stuff, grandmother passing, dealing with house stuff (just sold off the old rental), and now my grandfather is going downhill. Not a good year at all. My neck and shoulders have been driving me nuts due to tension. I cannot even ride my bicycle for extended periods anymore without that bugging me. I try to listen to music, but that is only temporary. I'm thinking of doing yoga again. I kind of did it ages ago, but not really all that much. I think I need to do something slow but still a workout. Lifting weights is ok, but I don't want to get into a gym anymore. If there was a cheap one close by, I'd consider it, but there isn't. What do you do to keep you stress levels in check? __________________________________________________ --- My IG Page --- My FB page! --- 2022 Honda Navi && 2018 Z-125 Pro

December 20th, 2012, 05:53 PM	#2
Whiskey ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Morgan Location: A city twinned with Kawasaki Join Date: Nov 2011 Motorcycle(s): '08 Ninja 250, 2010 STR 675 Posts: A lot. Blog Entries: 1	Get yourself a punching bag, do some form of martial arts or go to the range. If you have a fireplace/heating stove taking the axe to firewood is a good one. You may see a theme here...

December 20th, 2012, 06:27 PM	#4
antiant antiant Name: antiant Location: Cali Join Date: Aug 2012 Motorcycle(s): None Posts: A lot. MOTM - Oct '14	Get a massage.

December 20th, 2012, 09:03 PM	#8
Jono ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Jono Location: Memphis, TN Join Date: Sep 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Triumph Street Triple, 2009 KLX250SF, 2003 Suzuki SV650S (Sold), 2006 Ninja 250 (Sold) Posts: A lot.	Pin the throttle.

December 23rd, 2012, 07:58 PM	#15
csmith12 The Corner Whisperer Name: Chris (aka Reactor) Location: Northern KY Join Date: May 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2010 250 (track), 1992 250, 2006 R6 (street/track), 2008 R6 (track) Posts: Too much. MOTY 2015, MOTM - Nov '12, Nov '13	I normally don't ride stressed out. I go to fast while stressed. __________________________________________________ Goal: Shake A Million Hands \| Look through the corners \| Track Day Prep \| Closest track? \| The Mid-Ohio School

December 28th, 2012, 08:08 AM	#18
himynameisjoe ninjette.org sage Name: Joe Location: Lancaster, PA Join Date: Nov 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2012 Ninja 250(Totaled) Posts: 984 Blog Entries: 2	lol God I have like 45-50 years until retirement age You guys are lucky! hahaha __________________________________________________ "I am a creationist, I believe man created god."

January 3rd, 2013, 10:43 AM	#20
Alienjoe ninjette.org member Name: Joe Location: Monroe, NY Join Date: Sep 2012 Motorcycle(s): 1995 CBR600F3 "The Project" Posts: 132	To relieve stress I spend time with my kids. Either that or I ride the bike, clean the bike, watch a good movie, take a bath, or just daydream. Stress is every where man. Don't let it get to you!! I got married June of 2011 Had my first son October of 2011 Bought a house Feb of 2012 (85 mile round trip commute to work) Had my second son October of 12 I know a thing or two about stress!! __________________________________________________ In Italian, everything sounds edible. Take "cassonetto stupro" for example. Cheese? Meat? Nope!! It means dumpster rape!!

January 3rd, 2013, 12:20 PM	#21
Alex ninjette.org dude Name: 1 guess :-) Location: SF Bay Area Join Date: Jun 2008 Motorcycle(s): '13 Ninja 300 (white, the fastest color!), '13 R1200RT, '14 CRF250L, '12 TT-R125LE Posts: Too much. Blog Entries: 7	Percoset. __________________________________________________ Montgomery Street Motorcycle Club / cal24.com / crf250l.org / ninjette.org ninjette.org Terms of Service Shopping for motorcycle parts or equipment? Come here first. The friendliest Ninja 250R/300/400 forum on the internet! (especially Unregistered)

January 3rd, 2013, 05:43 PM	#26
alex.s wat Name: wat Location: tustin/long beach Join Date: Sep 2009 Motorcycle(s): wat Posts: Too much. Blog Entries: 5 MOTM - Oct '12, Feb '14	masturbation __________________________________________________

January 4th, 2013, 08:20 AM	#28
Malicious Logic hates stupid people Name: Mark Location: Oklahoma City Join Date: Aug 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2005 ZX6R Posts: 860	Not really sure what you're looking for as far as stress relief methods. All the ones I know of are temporary since what was/is a stressor before is still going to be a stressor when you're exposed to it again. I personally love online games. I'll admit in some instances, it can add stress but I feel it's a different kind and it definitely helps me get other problems off my mind. I also love mountain biking and riding the Ninja but those are a bit tough depending on weather conditions. IMO, it really has to be something that engages me. Anything else that lets my mind wander is just going to let me start thinking about everything that's stressing me out. __________________________________________________ My vlogging channel: Ma1iciousLogic

January 4th, 2013, 12:33 PM	#32
alex.s wat Name: wat Location: tustin/long beach Join Date: Sep 2009 Motorcycle(s): wat Posts: Too much. Blog Entries: 5 MOTM - Oct '12, Feb '14	yes..... 15..... __________________________________________________

January 5th, 2013, 04:58 PM	#34
Apex Livin' the Minimoto Life Name: Mark Location: Riding around in TX Join Date: Mar 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2022 Honda Navi, 2018 Z-125 Pro Posts: A lot.	__________________________________________________ --- My IG Page --- My FB page! --- 2022 Honda Navi && 2018 Z-125 Pro

January 5th, 2013, 07:31 PM	#35
Old Guy on a '08 Chris Name: Chris Location: Charlotte, NC near UNCC Join Date: Aug 2012 Motorcycle(s): BLACK!!! '08 250R Posts: 957	Stress???? I don't have no stinking stress... and I don't give a darn whether you think I'm stressed out or not so just back the heck off and leave me the heck alone you little pipsqueek. Stress... only dang stress I got is Unregistered talking about stress... okay... count to three and relax... okay count to ten damit.... relax... breath.... count to twenty... relax... get a drink... Vodka... my friend Vodka... wonderful VODKA... OH... Thats better... more Vodka... yes... stress... who the heck they kidding... not me.. everything is freaking just peachy... __________________________________________________ Some roads are too good to waste on four wheels! Riding in a car is like watching a movie... Riding on a motorcycle is like being in one.... Last futzed with by Old Guy on a '08; January 6th, 2013 at 11:02 AM.

January 5th, 2013, 09:12 PM	#36
Apex Livin' the Minimoto Life Name: Mark Location: Riding around in TX Join Date: Mar 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2022 Honda Navi, 2018 Z-125 Pro Posts: A lot.	Vodka...something I used to drink that I really can't anymore. Sake is good, Merlot, gin & tonic, or a nice Guinness will work for me. __________________________________________________ --- My IG Page --- My FB page! --- 2022 Honda Navi && 2018 Z-125 Pro

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