What keeps you grounded?

[miss.myra]

I think the problem most people have with the little things is that they really worry too much about them. Chances are that most of the stressful things that occur mean little or nothing as far as the big picture is concerned. I can be guilty of doing the same, so I often think this to myself and it's a-okay.

If I really screw up, then I try to see it more as a learning experience than a bad thing.

...and yes, everything happens for a reason.

M

[Kelster]

crying - when things are bad enough that i feel like crying, i'll just cry and it's pretty rough at the time, but i tend to feel better afterwards

friends - i whine and bitch to friends (like you <3), just letting it all out to someone and getting some feedback takes a load off

music - nothing better then listening and singing out loud to cheesy soft rock and 80's pop

working out - not only the exercise helps, but just being outside of the house. walks around the neighbourhood early in the morning really clears your head at times too.

sleeping - most the time the stuff that gets me off is really dumb, so just falling asleep and giving it a rest makes things more sensible

eating - jalapeno cheddar chips, ice cream, bread and alcohol :)

shopping - it's temporary, and usually ends up with me feeling dumber for wasting $$ on clothes, but i love clothes and it makes me smile. the worst is when you can't find anything tho, then i just get even more depressed.

:)

[Liqwid]

anyone who seems to listen to me and can actually relate to me in a way

~dalyn

[Res]

TRANCE :keebler:

[skaterchic]

Weekends, alcohol, and pot

[Moon]

flailing

[c.tard]

myself..

i cry, i scream, i break, i sulk.. whatever.

i'm there for myself more then anyone has ever been, and most likely ever will be. so i try not to depend on others for stuff like that.

[Riot]

^^^^^ awwwwwwwwww
you get a gold star

[c.tard]

^^ umm.. right..

[Riot]

What? What?

[StarStrangla]

Chronic and Humor

[Erica]

Exercising on a regular basis...drop-in hip hop is my form of exercise right now, although I really would like to get myself to the gym. I'm still not really at the point where I can call my exercise schedule "regular", but it's getting there. Sweating all the stress out works wonders. :)

Music...really depending on my mood. Sometimes I listen to songs with happy/optimistic lyrics when I'm sad, but other times, I'll listen to sad slow jams. Sometimes it makes me cry, but hey, sometimes crying until you're exhausted really helps. You pass out, wake up the next morning, and start the new day fresh.

My close friends...I have a few friends that I talk to on a regular basis. They REALLY understand me and are extremely patient. It totally helps in the midst of my frantic/raging emotional moments when they're there to listen.

My parents...although we don't always get along, they're always there to keep me on track.

Painting/writing poetry...and sometimes burning it after. It's actually quite therapeutic. ;)

[stringbeans]

Originally posted by Riot
^^^^^ awwwwwwwwww
you get a gold star

im surprised you didnt post with a "edit = nevermind"

kudos for sticking with your original post

john
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[Cdn_Brdr]

Things that keep Shawn grounded:

1) The biggest and most important thing that keeps me from doing stupid stuff is my son. My little boy is 5, in kindergarten, and is the absolute light of my life. Sure I had him a bit young but I wouldn't have it any other way.

2) Music. I can turn off the lights, close my eyes, and drift off. This helps particularly when I'm ready to kill my roomie or something else of that nature. Music soothes anger.

3)Running/Walking. I find something as simple as going for a walk can be the most soothing thing of all. Provided I'm bundled up warm and what not.

[stringbeans]

what keeps me grounded is just remembering that whatever im currently doing is going towards my future

john
2899131

[Riot]

Originally posted by stringbeans


im surprised you didnt post with a &quot;edit = nevermind&quot;

kudos for sticking with your original post

john
2899131

*gives you a gold star too*

[vesperstina]

my own conscience and when other people's feelings indicate that i'm acting irrational then that's what keeps me grounded.

also, i try not to be around ppl that stress me out when i'm already in such a state. ie.ppl that don't argue w/ me, etc.

<3

[justa~gurl]

my concious
and noah... he gives me swift kicks in the ass when i need it.. (which is all the time)

i don't know how he puts up with me

[Dakota]

i'm there for myself more then anyone has ever been, and most likely ever will be. so i try not to depend on others for stuff like that.

just because we count on other people, animals et cetera to keep us sane doesn't mean we can't rely on ourselves. For me it's just easier to find something outside my mind to keep me alive because my brain deceives me. :D:

[lucy]

Originally posted by EminencE
alot of us have different stresses to deal with whether it be school, work or personal love life...

so my question to you is.. what, or who keeps you grounded when you're stressed out?&quot;

when you're about to do irrational things, who (or what) keeps you from doing them?

-TiFF-

You might as well ask "what keeps us going in spite of feeling worn down?" and if you ask that, you might as well ask us what it is we live for, and what is our motivation to perservere?

My answer? Faith.


"There are two rules in life: one, don't sweat the small stuff, and two, it's all small stuff."