7 Creative Ways People Relieve Stress Online
We live in a highly competitive world where every day is a fight for survival. Rise in population, literacy rate and better global connectivity has upped the ante such that one has to push beyond normal to remain in top position. This rat race of a world leaves a huge strain on our lives, thus causing every individual to experience stress. This stress, which results from increased work demands and performance expectations, adversely affects not only our physical health but also our mental and social well-being. It is very important that we utilize means to relieve stress. But in today’s scenario, we spend most of our day at work and have very tight schedules which prevent us from being able to leave the workstation often to get some relief from stress. But you need not worry as there is a solution. There are several creative ways to relieve stress that can be found online. Here are 7 creative ways that people can relieve stress online (without having to leave their workstation).
7 Creative Ways People Relieve Stress Online
‘Window’ shopping
Window shopping refers to simply checking out various articles that are for sale without purchasing them, just for pleasure. Window shopping is a very famous pastime for many. But little do people know that it can also be done online. There are various eCommerce websites, like eBay and amazon, available online that allow people to browse their products. Such eCommerce websites have a wide range of products that you can simply view when you feel stressed, thus serving as a distraction.
Online Gaming
Since the 1990s till date, the most common and immediate stress relief technique is online gaming. Many of today’s generation think that the only online games are games such as PUBG and Free Fire. While such games are also effective means of relieving stress, they take up time. You can play hundreds of video game online , checkout Plays, this website offers hundreds of online mini-games that you can enjoy. It offers a short break from work and does not take up much time. What’s more? The games are categorized into several genres, thus allowing you to easily find and play games that most interest you. I love the fact that Plays website keeps adding more mini-games to its roster, thus keeping you hooked for more! This is the best stress buster for me and I love playing different genre games 🙂
DIY videos / How it is Made Videos
Are you looking for some way to completely distract yourself from your worries and tension? In that case, the best way is through DIY videos. Do-it-yourself or How-it-is-made videos are edutainment videos that allow you to learn how to make something on your own in a systematic, step-by-step process. Watching do-it-yourself videos requires a lot of concentration because you need to follow through each step. Hence it serves as a great way to relieve your stress.
Online Meditation
Maybe you are not interested in videos, eCommerce sites or websites. Maybe you are looking for a way to actually relieve your stress rather than offer distraction from it. In that case, you can always rely on online meditation to relieve your stress. There are various beautiful, pleasant and relaxing audio available online that can help set the mood and environment for meditation. This way you can truly refresh both your mind and body.
Internet Debates
Some people prefer intellectual discussions rather than plain entertainment. In that case, you can always check out online debates. Online debates can be available in transcripts or videos or audio files across the internet. There are hundreds of internet debates that you can check out. Sometimes, some intellectual talk is all that you need to get relaxed from doing mind-less or monotonous work.
Binge Watching Series
Some people prefer immersing themselves into a different world where they can forget the worries of the present world and simply enjoy themselves. That’s where series come in. Binge watching series is a great way to blow off some steam. Unlike movies which go on for hours, series generally have shorter runtime. This makes them a perfect companion for stress relief. Binge watching series is a great way to deal with stress that has accumulated over a long period of time.
Oversharing on Social Media
Last but not the least, one of the most common means of stress relief is social media. Oversharing on social media allows you to express yourselves in social media and garner appreciation from others. This sense of community helps provide a safe place where you feel comfortable and can relax. You can also check out the social media feeds of others, thus allowing you to relieve yourself from stress.
Technology has shown its effects in many aspects of our life. In recent years, it has becomes one of the favorite medium of stress buster. When I feel like taking a break, I try to make DIY videos or read some light articles.
Technology has shown its effects on many areas of our life. In recent years, it has become one of the favorite medium for relieving stress. If I want a break, then I prefer making DIY videos or reading any light article.
you have shared really great options and creative ways that people use to relive stress online. among all these, online meditation are my personal favorite. I had tried many websites and youtube channels and most of these have work great for me.
Another bad way to when people relieved stress or anger is by spreading hatred comments. I have seen many times that someone who is frustrated spreading negative comments towards others or bullying others. I guess we need to know what’s good or bad for us and others.
Nowadays with most work and study being done online, stress is often the by-product. Thankfully there are so many ways to bust the stress online itself as you have suggested. Sandy N Vyjay
I root for online meditation. This is a great way to maintain sanity especially in such difficult times.
Stress reliefcomes in many forms, from apps to online games and social media, and everyone has unique needs. Great thoughts.
I’ve tried and done a little bit of all of these during the lockdown. Window shopping and binge watching on OTT platforms were my favourite.
Except oversharing on social media . I do everything , now i started join some app from where I can learn new things like cake,makeup,diy
True. For me binge watching my fav Kdramas & Asian dramas are stress buster. It relieves me and make me feel happy.
I plead guilty to Online Gaming, Online Shopping AND Window Shopping and Oversharing. Reading your post makes me relieved to know that there are more like me!
So agree with you Hema. These are some of the nice ideas that help us relieve stress. In fact, I have been doing some of these and can vouch it does help to feel relaxed.
Out of the above mentioned, the best that works for me is binge watching a series, but a happy one, like Modern Love.
I think the only thing that I do in this list is binge watching. Some of the series really help me in my stress, especially the ones that make me laugh.
I swear my favorite is window online shopping; I love to explore add in my cart and then later remove it. Even watching so many OTT series gives me so much peace of mind.
These are great ways to deal with stress, I sometimes tweet on twitter to deal with my stress. Interacting with strangers works. And watching good movies too
I enjoy binge watching OTT platforms and surfing videos on Instagram to relax and unwind when I am drained or stressed out. I stop all my work n chill.
Online shopping is a great stress buster for me. I also moderate a room on Clubhouse called Straight from the heart. Thanks for the lovely blog ?.
Binge watching series is my favourite stress buster. Online shopping helps alot too. Social media also helps many to get rid of their worries.
Stress is engulfing our mental as well as physical health. Absolutely online games, meditation, DIY, window shopping are very good way to lighten our mood
These are lovely ways people spend time creatively hema. I can find some of my favorites here
These indeed help relieving stress to great extent
Yes we should not always keep on abusing online and internet though we are mostly dependant on it. It is really a stress buster. I usually binge watch Netflix.
These are some great ways but sadly I can destress like this as I am overburdened with nurturing a household of 6 with no help.
Stress is unfortunately one of rhe biggest killers in these days across globe. Glad to have found the handy list, which can help people fight unwarranted stress and anxiety.