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originally posted on 02-05-2016 8:52 PM
Oooh that is such a good point about reducing anxiety @redhead. Not only can we recharge our batteries, we can be in a better place than we started out.
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originally posted on 02-05-2016 8:44 PM
Why is relaxation so important?For me it's important that we give our mind and body a break. We need to recharge and get our energy back. Relaxation also brings anxiety levels down.
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originally posted on 02-05-2016 8:40 PM
I think we've hashed out relaxation vs distraction pretty well! But why do we do it?
Why is relaxation so important?
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originally posted on 02-05-2016 8:51 PM
Sorry, I'm a little distracted tonight.
Why is relaxation so important?
It can recharge the batteries. Let your body wind down after a long day. Help you power through those dreaded assignments. And helps you mentaly, physically and emotionally.
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originally posted on 02-05-2016 8:47 PM
Why is relaxation so important?
I guess it could make it easier to clear your head and use coping strategies more effectively. I'm still not 100% on the difference though.
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originally posted on 02-05-2016 8:50 PM
Relaxation helps to clear our heads, and gives us the opportunity to maybe think about something in a new light too
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originally posted on 02-05-2016 8:53 PM
Ah guys, I'm sorry. I'm not paying attention at all right now. So I'm going to call it a night. I'm sorry. 😛 I might pop in, but I'd be on my phone.I am very distracted right now... anyways. Good night all! Very nice to see you all 😛 I might pop by!
Yes... I just wrote the same thing twice. I need some chill time! 😛 Bye guys.
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originally posted on 02-05-2016 9:05 PM
Sorry guys for not really being involved, I'm really struggling to concentrate for longer than 30 seconds right now so I'm going to take a break and then come back hopefully- Mark as New
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originally posted on 02-05-2016 9:08 PM
Not to worry @j95. Take all the time you need. Thanks for hoping on. 🙂My entire life can be described in one sentence: It didn't go as planned and that's okay. ツ
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originally posted on 02-05-2016 8:43 PM
Relaxation is important because it gives you the opportunity to just chill out. You might be stressed, just worried or a little bit overwhelmed or bothered. Whatever the reason, a little bit of relaxation goes along way to making you feel better. I mean, we all need to chill out. Especially for a bit of self care. 🙂- Mark as New
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originally posted on 02-05-2016 8:37 PM
@khaleesi_18 true! That can be so important
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originally posted on 02-05-2016 8:35 PM
@Ben-RO completely agree!
I think relaxation and distraction both have benefits for our wellbeing, and are forms of important self care. A distraction can be very helpful to distract (hehe I’m v tired and can’t think of a better replacement word 
) from stressful times, SH urges or suicidal thoughts so that we can stay safe and seek help.
Relaxation is also a form of self care and a way to unwind from stress to recharge our spoons.
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originally posted on 02-05-2016 8:33 PM
@N1ghtW1ng it seems like even if an activity is both, what you might be doing the activity for ultimately determines whether something is relaxing vs distracting
And that's a good point! You get sort of the same feeling from beating the boss as you would from relaxing, but you don't really get to enjoy it till you complete another challenge
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originally posted on 02-05-2016 8:29 PM
Okay, so we have identified whether something is relaxing or distracting, but how do we know what is what?I think we know by how it makes us feel. Do we feel better and rested once we do it.
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originally posted on 02-05-2016 8:28 PM
Okay, so we have identified whether something is relaxing or distracting, but how do we know what is what?
Sometimes, it can feel like I'm doing both at the same time, like when I'm watching a TV show, it can be relaxing if the content is also similarly relaxing, but it's also a distraction since I'm temporarily forgetting about my responsibilities. Some are more obviously relaxing, like taking a walk - I haven't forgotten about my life, but I'm not doing anything particularly stressful. And vice-versa, like playing a video game might be stressful (especially if I can't get past the level boss) but it's more a distraction.
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originally posted on 02-05-2016 8:33 PM
@safari93 actually the video-gaming brings up a good point. Sometimes we do things for the satisfaction of doing them, which can in turn be relaxing. I mean, once you've done the boss level and a few fist bumps, you feel relaxed. Kind of; hella yeah! I did it. When you can't get past it it's less hella yeah and more hella no but the satisfaction you get from completing it can be relaxing, even though it's not quite as relaxing at the time.- Mark as New
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originally posted on 02-05-2016 8:35 PM
Okay, so we have identified whether something is relaxing or distracting, but how do we know what is what?Relaxing to me is winding down, chilling out, distracting can also be that but doesn't have to be.. it can be anything to get my mind off something
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originally posted on 02-05-2016 8:24 PM
@N1ghtW1ng distraction is tricky that way! Sometimes we need it, but sometimes it gets in the way, and we can't always tell (or at least I can't hahah)
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originally posted on 02-05-2016 8:21 PM
@Ben-RO I think distraction is good, but not something we should do 24/7Trying to make my misery
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originally posted on 02-05-2016 8:25 PM
Okay, so we have identified whether something is relaxing or distracting, but how do we know what is what?
My entire life can be described in one sentence: It didn't go as planned and that's okay. ツ
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originally posted on 02-05-2016 8:32 PM
Okay, so we have identified whether something is relaxing or distracting, but how do we know what is what?
For me, it is whether or not ... grr struggling to find the words. Anyway I guess it is whether it helps with the task at hand or just makes you forget about what the task at hand is, leaving you in a worst state of stress than what you were in before you started the activity.
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originally posted on 02-05-2016 8:32 PM
Okay, so we have identified whether something is relaxing or distracting, but how do we know what is what?
Well the difference between relaxing and distracting is how you use it. Relaxing is a recovery thing, it's something you do to help recharge your batteries after using them up doing something tricky. Distracting is a thing you do to get away from something, it's an escape. And that can be a very good thing! Because sometimes we can experience thoughts or feelings that are SO intense that we need to just pull away from them for a bit until we're in the right place to work through them.
Distracting might also be a bad thing though, if it's something that you want to work through that's hard to do. The temptation to go do something fun can pull you away from the less fun but important thing you have chosen to do! I think this is often called procrastination.
