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Poll: The best way to relax after a long and intense job is to...
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Angus Stewart
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Other Jul 17, 2018

I interpret "long and intense job" as meaning a project that stretches out over more than one week, so for me the best way to relax has to be a trip to an art gallery to completely detox and put my mind back in tune.

 
Christopher Schröder
Christopher Schröder
United Kingdom
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Other Jul 17, 2018

Engage in a passionate poolside threesome with the neighbours.

Well, honestly. It could be anything. Sport, sex, sleep, culture, holiday, whatever.


Julian Holmes
 
Gianluca Marras
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Italy
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a mix of Jul 17, 2018

gym/swimming
playing guitar
reading a book
listening to music (sit in my armchair and enjoy the music)
going out


 
Jennifer Forbes
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Gardening Jul 17, 2018

On completing an arduous job, I love to get out in the sun (we've had wonderful weather here lately) and tend to my neglected garden or just sit there, breathe, watch the birds and so on.

Selene Desiré Bovo
Kay Denney
 
Muriel Vasconcellos
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Go to sleep Jul 17, 2018

That's what I do. It feels great to completely relax after a period of heavy-duty work.

 
Maria Teresa Borges de Almeida
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Other Jul 17, 2018

Nothing beats sinking into a hot bubble bath, but it depends on my mood (and how hard and long the job was). Sometimes I just read a newspaper or a magazine, others I watch TV or listen to music. Depending on the hour of the day I might just catch up with chores around the apartment I have neglected to do during the project, namely ironing…

Debora d'Amato (X)
 
Debora d'Amato (X)
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Nothing better than... Jul 17, 2018

There is nothing better than going out for a walk when the weather allows, of course. Otherwise a cup of tea or a good meal in a cool coffee shop with one or two friends.
No TV or movies, eyes would be tired!


 
Haslina Abdul Hardy
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Malaysia
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Whatever I feel like doing Jul 17, 2018

Binge watch YouTube, read emails, watch/listen to webinars or podcasts, sleep, read books, go out, etc...

 
Jack Doughty
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Start another project? Jul 17, 2018

I am surprise that 1.3% think that starting another project is the best way to relax. It would be interesting to hear from one of them.

Angus Stewart
Amir Arzani
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Angus Stewart
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My take on starting another project as a form of relaxation Jul 17, 2018

Jack Doughty wrote:

I am surprise that 1.3% think that starting another project is the best way to relax. It would be interesting to hear from one of them.


I think maybe that they are meaning that the change does them good, i.e. shifting from a project that has been long and intense to one that is more more straight forward and enjoyable. I guess they must really love their job to such an extent that they don't have time to develop any hobbies. Whilst I am not like that myself, I can understand it as I have a family member who is exactly like that.

[Edited at 2018-07-17 10:21 GMT]


 
martino21
martino21
Poland
Lie down and relax Jul 17, 2018

Personally, after a long tough day at work I would get myself a takeway on the way home as I would probably not feel like cooking anything. Then I would sprawl on the bed in front of the TV, wolf down the food I bought while enjoying binge watching my fave TV shows or I would just eat it and grab a book hoping not to fall asleep on the first page. There is no better way for me to recharge my batteries than a moment of relaxing li... See more
Personally, after a long tough day at work I would get myself a takeway on the way home as I would probably not feel like cooking anything. Then I would sprawl on the bed in front of the TV, wolf down the food I bought while enjoying binge watching my fave TV shows or I would just eat it and grab a book hoping not to fall asleep on the first page. There is no better way for me to recharge my batteries than a moment of relaxing like that.

[Edited at 2018-07-17 10:50 GMT]

[Edited at 2018-07-17 10:51 GMT]
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Yetta Jensen Bogarde
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Go to sleep Jul 17, 2018

If it is late in the day, that is.

If early in the day I might go to a cafe and then shopping.


 
Giovanni Guarnieri MITI, MIL
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United Kingdom
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Drink a bottle of Krug Jul 17, 2018

bought with the hard-earned cash...

 
DZiW (X)
DZiW (X)
Ukraine
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changing activity Jul 17, 2018

I find that mere changing activity or languages often helps to refresh my endurance.
Sometimes even drinking tea/coffee or listening to the music while translating makes difference.
Why, I just opened the windows to air the room and feel much better after another 1000TU)


 
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