3 Great Ways For Men To Chill Out!

It’s alright for women isn’t it?! If they want to relax they have plenty of options – from pampering spa days to a girlie night with their friends. For men it can be a little harder to get that much-needed time out, but you deserve it, so it’s time to prioritize some ‘you time’. Life’s stresses and strains can get on top of you and you may feel like you are constantly racing from one thing to another, but unless you make time for yourself, you are at risk from all sorts of stress-related health hazards. Here are some great ideas for how to wind down:

Go Fishing

Fishing is the kind of sport that doesn’t need much physical energy. All you need is some basic kit such as a rod, line, bait and a tackle box and you’re good to go. Some of your friends may be into fishing too, and they may like to come along with you. Night fishing must be the most relaxing of all – sitting calmly with your rod underneath the stars while everybody sleeps is so calming. Crack open a beer, put your feet up and wait for the bites! If you really mean business, then set up a tent so that you have a place to snooze when you’re done. You and your mates could even make a weekend of it. Fishing is a lovely thing to do on your own, or with friends, and it is great for silencing your mind, gathering your thoughts and letting you wind down. The catching of the fish is secondary!

Go-Karting

If you are wound up and you need to release some stress then there’s no better way than zooming around a karting track! A little bit of speed and adrenaline is all most men need to feel better – anything that puts you out of your comfort zone is bound to be a boost. There will be plenty of tracks near to you so call some mates, get a team together and go karting – and make sure you follow it up with a few pints afterwards to wind down.

Reading

Reading is a simple pleasure but it’s one of those things that most of us don’t have enough time in our day for. If you can make the time, you will feel loads better for an hour’s reading a day. Choose books that interest you, ones that you have always wanted to read and ones that will challenge your mind in some way. If you have an eBook reader then that’s even better – you can read on the train, in bed…wherever you like. If books aren’t your thing then even sitting down with the newspaper can be enough to help you chill out.

It’s really important for everybody to make time in their day to unwind, de-stress and take the load off. There will always be a million and one things that need doing, but they can wait for a while surely? Give yourself a break and do something relaxing and you’ll go back to your jobs with renewed vigor.

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Today’s feature writer, Jenny Wadlow, is a freelance blogger who has written a number of interesting fishing articles for premiumfishing.com.au. She suggests that fishing is the best and most peaceful way to spend a weekend. You can follow her on Twitter @JennyWadlow.

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