by lifeisstillgood on 1/29/13, 2:19 PM
I remember with crystal clarity only a few moments in my life - almost all were outdoors - waking up in a hammock just as dawn cracked, floating in Windermere as dusk set in, amazing memories.
My children's births I also remember but the amazement and awe is overlaid with stress and worry - so yes, get outside if you want your heart to relax.
by blaze33 on 1/29/13, 5:27 PM
What I really appreciate about spending time in the wild – hiking for me – is how it allows me to step back from my everyday life. Go to some place, eat, sleep, that's not much but it fills your whole day and it's a very satisfying experience.
I kinda have this feeling that I always have to fight for happiness in the city whereas it comes naturally in the wild.
by GiraffeNecktie on 1/29/13, 2:49 PM
by klinquist on 1/29/13, 2:42 PM
tl;dr: go camping once in awhile.
by itsmeduncan on 1/29/13, 2:51 PM
I agree, but I think that there are different stressors in our lives. Work stress is hard to deal with, and I deal with it by sailing. However, there are stressors when sailing: the safety of the vessel, the safety of my crew, etc.
by jakejake on 1/29/13, 4:12 PM
I'm personally not into camping at all, but I think the point is to take some time to do something you love. I personally love to ski, but even a day alone playing video games can do the trick, it's more about getting away from work as completely as possible.
by akonan on 1/29/13, 1:52 PM
This was my little experiment to battle stress and pressure at work. How do you manage stress?
by gwern on 1/29/13, 5:30 PM
by hcarvalhoalves on 1/29/13, 5:55 PM
We didn't evolved to sit in an office 9-to-5.