How do you de-stress after a tough week?
Nick Anisimov
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Let's be honest: any founder and his team are under a lot of stress.
What are some effective ways to manage stress and prevent burnout?
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Evgeniya Chernishyova@evgeniia5682
Since I work in front of my laptop I try to spend weekends as actively as possible and not to consume much information (some kind of digital detox)
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@evgeniia5682 Too much information just creates stress, I agree.
I will begin. Sports help me a lot. Evening workouts on weekdays and morning weekends workouts are very reloading and give me a lot of energy.
Camping is a great way to relieve stress. π²ποΈ
@iren_ivashchinenko Absolutely, Iren!
Playing a good computer game for a few hours can relieve the stress of a week.
@oleg_eltsov And sometimes a couple of hours in the game can create another week of stress π
@nickanisimov sometimes π
Nature, music. I don't drink :)
Working out helps out. Playing board and computer games helps unwind. Makes me much fresher and sharper.
1) Take needed breaks.
3) Watch, listen, and read anything that helps. It could be anything ranging from fiction to self-help and whatnot.
Pilates definitely helped me a lot - anything that requires you to move your body is the best way to destress! Even taking a walk is enough
@alishawidianti Sports help me a lot too.
nature, sport, music..
Rest is a change of activity, so it doesn't even matter what to do, the main thing is not work
@katushkas I agree, the main thing is to take a break and not think about work.
For me its having a solitary weekend, with all notifications off. Strolls and beloved media are also a nice way to recharge.
Do your favorite things! It helps to burn your stress. Be it sports, music, sleeping, spending time with friends and family, anything.
@excellentweb_australia Exactly! The main thing is to take a break from work!
I advise you every weekend to go to nature with your family and enjoy the moment.
I had the opportunity to work from the beach this summer, so I took full advantage of it. It helped me keep the work life balance a lot
@nickanisimov Not at all!
For me, sports help out de-stress. Also, trying to really disconnect from screens for a day (especially my laptop) is important when you're feeling down.
@steve_lourdessamy Fully agree!
Crack open a beer and binge on Netflix. Sometimes dive into a side project for a change of scenery, coding as zen, you know?
@j_lopez_226 Switching to another project is interesting, didn't think about it. Thank you!
Spending time with my pups and husband, watch a movie, and eat a lot of carbs. :P
Iβm a swimmer and I find that getting in the water helps me clear my head a lot!
Workouts and long walks.
Once a colleague (VP) gave me an advice - do sport if you feel stressed out. During your career, stress won't decrease, but you will have a good trained body.
Long-distance running for me is like meditation β a time when I can focus on positive thoughts and envision myself achieving my goals
I completely get where you're coming from. Dealing with stress as a founder and with your team can be seriously tough. It's crucial to find effective ways to manage it and avoid burnout. Personally, I've discovered a pretty unique way to de-stress that might resonate with you.I stumbled upon Japanese ASMR, and it's been a game-changer for me. Instead of zoning out to the usual stuff, I found these incredible ASMR channels online. They create such a personalized and calming experience that it feels like they're talking directly to you.