What do you do to reduce work week stress?

MSG Chris Allen — Mon, 22 Aug 2016 08:20:58 -0400

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Aug 22 at 2016 8:27 AM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 22 Aug 2016 08:27:07 -0400

Being Level-1 MRT certified SFC Chris Allen I will do the things I love to do and enjoy. That could be from just watching tv or going for a walk. In my case I go to the gym and when i have time off i leave the area for a small vacation.

Response by SGT David T. made Aug 22 at 2016 8:30 AM

SGT David T. — Mon, 22 Aug 2016 08:30:45 -0400

Binge drinking.....just kidding. I go kayaking and take pictures.

Response by A1C Private RallyPoint Member made Aug 22 at 2016 9:06 AM

A1C Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 22 Aug 2016 09:06:16 -0400

Get in the gym and CATCH THOSE GAINS.

Response by MSG Brad Sand made Aug 22 at 2016 11:08 AM

MSG Brad Sand — Mon, 22 Aug 2016 11:08:27 -0400

Retire....you will be shocked by how much work week stress goes away when you don't have the work week?

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Aug 22 at 2016 12:30 PM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 22 Aug 2016 12:30:57 -0400

I spent $2,500 to buy weights, bars, a bench, squat rack with pull up bars, kettle bells, and heavy rubber padding in order to change my spare room into a mini-gym. I can work out from home while watching TV when I want and not have to deal with making an extra trip in my day to a gym or waiting for equipment to free up.

Response by Capt Tom Brown made Aug 22 at 2016 4:28 PM

Capt Tom Brown — Mon, 22 Aug 2016 16:28:27 -0400

Unfortunately for myself and family I too often resorted to alcohol to relieve stress, or so I thought. Happy hour was always near; retirements; promotions; transfers, cookouts and pool parties at the club never ended. When the CO visited the club you better be there and be seen. Of course the package store was never far away which made it very convenient to resupply.

Response by CPL Anthony Slaughter made Aug 22 at 2016 5:06 PM

CPL Anthony Slaughter — Mon, 22 Aug 2016 17:06:31 -0400

Have a weekend cookout. There's no amount of stress that a little 'burgers and beer' can't fix.

Response by MSgt Richard Rountree made Aug 22 at 2016 6:16 PM

MSgt Richard Rountree — Mon, 22 Aug 2016 18:16:56 -0400

When I was in the Air Force in Stuttgart, Germany in the 1980s, driving my 1973 Porsche 914/6 down the Autobahn after work at over 140 MPH was a great stress reliever! Now, it's motorcycles and I don't even have to go that fast anymore... (note: before someone says they didn't make the 914/6 model in 1973, you're correct. Mine was converted to a 6 using an 1973 911 2.4L engine while I was stationed in Stuttgart)

Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made Aug 23 at 2016 10:56 AM

SGT Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 23 Aug 2016 10:56:57 -0400

Spend time in the saddle. I can spend time with my kids outdoors doing it or, if the barn owner is feeling particularly amazing and volunteers to distract the boys, ride alone.

Cards Against Humanity with like-minded friends and some drinks is also great.

Response by Cpl Justin Goolsby made Aug 23 at 2016 2:51 PM

Cpl Justin Goolsby — Tue, 23 Aug 2016 14:51:13 -0400

Not go to work...

But seriously, when I go home I am not in work mode. I might vent a little, but that's it. When I'm at home, that's my place to relax. I don't even allow the news in my house simply because it has a tendency to rile people up. If I want to stay informed on current events, I'll do that at work. But home is where I spend my time with my family, and I don't want to be stressed while I'm with family.

Response by SFC William A. McCoy made Sep 2 at 2016 5:34 PM

SFC William A. McCoy — Fri, 02 Sep 2016 17:34:12 -0400

Ride my motorcycle, attend all services weekly at the local church, and stay in touch with the Lord.