I'm pretty tired today -- probably because I've been getting enough sleep, except last night -- but I'm somehow still wired enough to want to do things. Still, I'm too tired to actually go and do something except mindlessly scroll down some feed or play Chrome dino.
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The Headspace app is a really great way to force yourself to disengage and assess your state of mind. I highly recommend it if you're dealing with an excess of nervous energy and don't know what to do with it.
I usually take a long walk. I work in a city and the train is right down the street from my office, but if I've had a tiring day I'll walk along the train line to a station that is further away. Sometimes I'll walk the full 2 hours all the way back to my apartment. It's a good way to get exercise and clear my head.
Long weekday for me as well! I usually wind down after a long week day by listening to relaxing music, doing yoga or going for a run or walk.
+1 on walking and exercising!
I find something calm to do, like watching Netflix with my wife or playing a chill video game (city management or turn-based games are my fav for this). When I'm feeling like I want to be social but I'm too tired, I'll invite friends over to just sit on my couch and mindlessly scroll through the internet while sitting next to each other, haha.
Haha that's brave! I think my friends would get annoyed with me if I invited them to do that. Like the idea though!
Give it a go! You might be surprised to find out that they'd love to do it! We might have very different friend groups, but my introvert friends love sitting and doing "productivity parties" together haha.
Yes! My partner has mending parties every so often, and I'm always wishing I joined in. Productivity parties are such a great way to hang out with people.
I play a video game, I pour myself a beer, I talk to the family, the children, sometimes if the day was full of meetings, to relax, I do simple development, like katas, or technology tests.
I would love to be motivated to do yoga, gardening or crafts, but time goes by so fast that I can't keep to it. Sometimes I cook, it helps to clear my head and concentrate in a positive way.
I spend an hour commute debriefing my day, prepping for tomorrow, asking myself questions, yelling about issues and when i walk in the door i drop all of that (usually). Then it's all about spending some time with the wife and kids and getting them ready for bed. Once that's done, I unwind by catching up on news and watching netflix, youtube or playing some video games. A drink or two is sometimes deserved/needed.
One of the best parts of my day is coming home to kids so excited to see you that their heads almost explode as they scream my name and run to give hugs.
That sounds awesome. Have you thought about working remotely?
Edit: asking as someone who is probably going to have kids
Browse HN, IH, and DEV for a while; play some Factorio or Minecraft; watch streamers on Twitch or my subscription feed in YouTube.
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I usually make dinner after coming home, but it's not really a winding-down sort of activity for me. Playing and sitting with the doggy is great, or listening to the radio and eating some snacks before going full meal-making mode.
Also no lie sometimes I just lay in bed and stare at the ceiling. It's literally relaxing.
A surprisingly many stops! But most importantly, a stop close to my apartment to a stop somewhat close to the office. I don't ride it every day, but it's a fun option to have, especially in the warmer months.
Here's a link to the map.