Ask HN: What do you do to rest?

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I'm becoming more than slightly aware that all of my "hobbies" involve doing/producing something (e.g. walking, writing, going to the gym). This is great from a mental stimulation point of view, but I don't feel like I'm always resting and recovering outside of work.

What do you do that gives you a proper "break"?

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I like to read fiction, play video games and socialize to relax, I find that these activities force me to concentrate and helps me temporarily forget about work and other obligations.

I watch sitcoms with my girlfriend. It just helps me to turn my brain off for a while, otherwise I'd be stuck in work-mode all day - I come home from work to work on my personal projects. While I enjoy both types of work, I need a break sometimes.

We also schedule one weekend a month where we go out for some drinks and a nice dinner, which also helps for mental health.

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