[INTJ] INTJs - what do you do to relax?

[Kambro]

Kambo - Scuba diving would be great! Snorkellings as close as I've gotten and always had something soothing about it. It's a different world down there. Everything floats and sways sooooooooooo slowly. Watching the fish at the aquarium is relaxing too.
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Cool, have an aquarium although only one fish left as small kids keep killing fish by overfeeding or throwing in their porridge

So now playing FB Fish World.

As for Scuba - yes I want to be underwater like Jacques Cousteau. Am sure its as nice you describe it

 

[visaisahero]

the INTJs I am personally familiar with seem to de-stress by settling into an established routine that they're familiar with- for one it's going to the library, choosing a book, having a smoke, sitting in his "spot" with everything in it's right place. For the other, it's a lot about keeping physically fit, going for his usual run. In both cases, de-stressing tends to be a very solitary, comforting process of self-assurance- reminding themselves what they're good at and comfortable with. Both of them have a very clinical, thorough and ordered approach to self-reflection, and I imagine it helps with the de-stressing process.

INTJs, does this resonate with you?

 

[poppy]

Thinking about giving building a model boat a go...

Model building is great for zoning out...I used to spend hours making buildings out of toothpicks. If I had a space to do that now, I am sure that I'd be hitting the toothpicks and wood glue pretty regularly.

the INTJs I am personally familiar with seem to de-stress by settling into an established routine that they're familiar with- for one it's going to the library, choosing a book, having a smoke, sitting in his "spot" with everything in it's right place. For the other, it's a lot about keeping physically fit, going for his usual run. In both cases, de-stressing tends to be a very solitary, comforting process of self-assurance- reminding themselves what they're good at and comfortable with. Both of them have a very clinical, thorough and ordered approach to self-reflection, and I imagine it helps with the de-stressing process.

INTJs, does this resonate with you?

Yes, if I'm really stressed out I always grab a coffee and go for a walk. Puts me at ease usually. I wish I had a more structured regimen for relaxing, at the moment I haven't really got my own space and my schedule is a little too hectic for that (probably a stress factor in itself!).

 

[Uytuun]

cooking

 

[Kra]

Drink and become an ESFP.

Hey, I never said I was a good role-model

In all seriousness though literature, meditation, music, exercise (relaxes my mind oddly enough), and hikes (should the weather permit).

 

[InfiniteIntrigue]

I lay in bed and try to clear my head. (this rarely works, but sometimes I fall asleep)
I also watch out my window or listen to some quiet music.

 

[Misty_Mountain_Rose]

We snuggle animals. We crush people.

the INTJs I am personally familiar with seem to de-stress by settling into an established routine that they're familiar with- for one it's going to the library, choosing a book, having a smoke, sitting in his "spot" with everything in it's right place. For the other, it's a lot about keeping physically fit, going for his usual run. In both cases, de-stressing tends to be a very solitary, comforting process of self-assurance- reminding themselves what they're good at and comfortable with. Both of them have a very clinical, thorough and ordered approach to self-reflection, and I imagine it helps with the de-stressing process.

INTJs, does this resonate with you?

Yes, this sounds familiar.

Almost all of the things I do to de-stress are sensory related. Whatever can pull me out of my head for any length of time is a welcome adventure at moments when I feel like I'm going to crack. I've been known to do any of the following:

1. Kung Fu
2. Play Guitar
3. Dance
4. Drink
5. Have sex
6. Sing
7. Play with my dog

Often I do these in combinations. For instance, my birthday was last week and it was also a reminder of a death in our family the year before. I was stressed all week, didn't want to go out with friends or even be reminded that it was my birthday. However... when I got home, my daughter and I ended up putting on music, dancing, singing and playing with the dog.

Times when I am alone, I've been known to drink and play my guitar or have sex while doing kung fu. (Ok the very last one is a lie, just seeing if anyone is paying attention)

 

[INTJMom]

I don't think I spend enough time just chilling so I'm looking for some good ways to recharge.

Go someplace beautiful and sit...
think, write, read, draw, watch.

 

[runvardh]

Times when I am alone, I've been known to drink and play my guitar or have sex while doing kung fu. (Ok the very last one is a lie, just seeing if anyone is paying attention)

Right, I'm sure you'd be all for it if you had someone willing to mix them with you the right way.

 

[ceecee]

the INTJs I am personally familiar with seem to de-stress by settling into an established routine that they're familiar with- for one it's going to the library, choosing a book, having a smoke, sitting in his "spot" with everything in it's right place. For the other, it's a lot about keeping physically fit, going for his usual run. In both cases, de-stressing tends to be a very solitary, comforting process of self-assurance- reminding themselves what they're good at and comfortable with. Both of them have a very clinical, thorough and ordered approach to self-reflection, and I imagine it helps with the de-stressing process.

INTJs, does this resonate with you?

Yes, very much so.

 

[Provoker]

I listen to audio biagraphies of Immanuel Kant and some of the other Giants of Philosophy.