How do I relax on holidays ????

[DX grunt]

Dear, people

I have a serious question. I'm about to go on holidays with the wife, her son/wife and grandy - for 2 weeks.

I have a pretty stressful job that involves shift work and I need to learn how to unwind and chill out and relax and do 'nothing' for 2 weeks.

Son in law has a tinny, so the fishing problem is solved.

I've never done this before and would like some help and coping strategies, to assist in completely unwinding.

Thanks.

Thanks. (see what I mean_ lol

Rossco

[AB]

It takes me a solid month to unwind mate so It's been a long time.

I can say the following....Don't stay at home on the forum and or do the same things you do after work.

Do different things and get out of the house. Get the tinny out, take the gasmate and cook up a well planned feast as well.

Don't drink alcohol all night and get into the habbit of waking up at 10am every day....Bed at midnight, up at 8am and explore!!!!

Also, don't get caught up too much working on the property on your break. I have lived on my property for only 3 years and have spent every spare time possible building, fixing, repairing things and have not just enjoyed the free time.

[wildgu6]

Not agood one for advice on this Rossco because I usually have to come home from a holiday to relax,
Holidays can be stressful because you try to cram so much in a short time. The only thing that I can swear by mate is DO NOT turn the mobile on and just take the time to enjoy the days without rushing around to get it all in.
A tiny on the water is a great start mate. Just sit back and enjoy the tranquility. Try not to watch any tv and as Andy says, stay away from the computer.
Just spend some quality time with the family.

[Finly Owner]

Go to a car show where there are old cars, not suped up late models. Wonder around trash and treasure/flea market with missus, go to a drivin movie, visit a mate and have beer around his fire, or play some pool with him. Visit someone to reminisce about old times.

Hope this helps.

Tim

[Woof]

Get rid of your watch, do not listen to the news or read newspapers.
That is what I do.

[DX grunt]

Thanks guys.

I did forget to mention that we are going away camping for 2 weeks. That's where I need to learn to chill out. To learn to do nothing except fish, walk along the beach, RELAX ect. lol

Nearest phone coverage is about 1km up this whopping big hill. I'm sure I'll be fine. Just had a bit of a 'moment' when I asked this question. lol

Thanks for the replies.

Ross

[Clunk]

well the guys have said it all really.......... it's great to unwind, playing with the kids, fishing, walking etc etc but also remember, you gotta take time out for yourself, find a quiet spot somewhere by yourself even for just half an hour each day and just do nothing........ just sit or lay down and just chill, watch the waves, listen to the see - gets me everytime lol

[gec]

Thanks guys.

I did forget to mention that we are going away camping for 2 weeks. That's where I need to learn to chill out. To learn to do nothing except fish, walk along the beach, RELAX ect. lol

Nearest phone coverage is about 1km up this whopping big hill. I'm sure I'll be fine. Just had a bit of a 'moment' when I asked this question. lol



Thanks for the replies.

Ross

Rosco mate I think ya just answered your own question, that is definatly the best way to unwind.

[Woof]

Get there, setup camp and everything else you need to do ,even if it takes a day, once that is done RELAX

[Bigrig]

To be honest, I'm sort of relaxed around the time I start packing the car - we're pretty low stress with that, and once I know I'm going, it just seems to alter the whole demeanor ...