Post: #1

I'm sure this is something many of you do all ready, but I've recently started doing this and it's been a welcome addition to my routine. From time to time we all feel a bit fatigued, down, stressed whatever the fuck you want to call it, there are times your not firing on all cylinders. I'm not talking about chronic depression where you need a full lifestyle overhaul I'm just talking about day to day bullshit.

In the good old days when we were much closer to chimps than our current state if one of your fellow primates annoyed you, you punched him in the face. This is how you displayed your displeasure at being slighted. A crude form of communication no doubt but it worked. Nowadays you may encounter many annoying humans while traversing the modern urban jungle. The standard wisdom is to let it roll off your back, don't let it affect you, don't sweat the small stuff etc.

Easy to say, difficult to practice and not nearly as fun as physical confrontation. What I've started doing recently is getting in my truck and going for a drive with the radio off. Once on the road I proceed to shout as load as possible over and over again, I might slap the steering wheel and throw in some profanities for good measure. If you've never done this your missing out, it's fun. I think this is a great way to release your daily build up of rage.

Give it a go, get in your car and let rip, tap into your inner primate. I recently started doing this on the way to gym while playing Pantera, it has become my staple pre-workout.

Post: #2

Just make sure the windows are rolled up.

Post: #3

Joing a boxing or muay thai gym and you'll feel even better

Post: #4

Sex with sexy girls

Post: #5

(01-05-2015 06:04 PM)Dr. Howard Wrote:  Joing a boxing or muay thai gym and you'll feel even better

Your preaching to the converted sir, I usually do this on the way to Jiu Jitsu, never was much good at boxing I move like a white guy

Post: #6

(01-05-2015 05:46 PM)Seanchaí Wrote:  What I've started doing recently is getting in my truck and going for a drive with the radio off. Once on the road I proceed to shout as load as possible over and over again, I might slap the steering wheel and throw in some profanities for good measure. If you've never done this your missing out, it's fun. I think this is a great way to release your daily build up of rage.

That sounds like a great way to get in a car accident or run someone over. No thanks.

HSLD

Post: #7

Cool man, I've done that a few times but if you don't have open roads close by (or gas money) here's some of the other things I've tried...

- Tightening and relaxing every muscle in my body repeatedly for a few minutes
- Making a "big picture" list or re-reading my goalsheet
- Making an analysis of people based on the Gervais Principle, so basically figuring out who is which character from The Office
- Active Meditation

Post: #8

(01-08-2015 01:12 PM)Seanchaí Wrote:  

(01-05-2015 06:04 PM)Dr. Howard Wrote:  Joing a boxing or muay thai gym and you'll feel even better

Your preaching to the converted sir, I usually do this on the way to Jiu Jitsu, never was much good at boxing I move like a white guy

Do you find jiu jitsu to be a release? I found I had to be pretty chilled out or centered when going to jiu jitsu unless it it was a sparring day. That impact of fists on faces was where it was at.

Post: #9

This came to mind:




We used to do some Dukes of Hazzard shit after football practice when I was in high school. Was it safe? Fuck no, we rolled a couple trucks, got stuck in ditches, blew up engines. Was it fun? Absolutely.

That's the one thing I miss living in the city.

I wouldn't recommend exactly what you are doing, but getting in my car and seeing how fast I can tear through the 4 speed definitely makes me feel good.

When I get outside the city I like to light up the tires for old times sake, or even in the city if I am feeling extra stupid.