Sunday, January 25, 2026

What is your stress buster? Void filler?

Some of us have our own habits that are developed over the years, sometimes with our knowledge or without. I am talking about such habits here which are developed to escape from some form of stress or to fill a void of inactive time.
Food as a buster. This food is generally a junk food or something tasty.  Outcome obesity related problems.
Gossip as a buster. It is either in workplace or in neighbourhood or a sub society. Outcome strained relationships and toxicity.
Socializing as a buster. Example elderly gathering in the evening and discuss politics and cricket. Outcome is positive that beats loneliness or casual isolation.
Alcohol as a buster. Outcome is ill health.
Regular Parties as a buster. Outcome is interpersonal obligations of no value, unproductive financial expenditure.
Movies as a buster. Outcome is influence on values in subtle, unassuming way.
Gutka or cigarette as a buster. Outcome is bad health and financial burden.
Social media as a buster. Outcome is waste of productive time and procrastination.
Gaming or gambling as a buster. Outcome is bad finances and personal life.

If we have any of the above no need to worry. First thing is to ACCEPT that we have a stress or a void for some reason in our life. Secondly try to analyse the reason. Thirdly by replacing with a healthy habits.
1. Listen to music
2. Keep going to concerts
3. Carry books every where and read in breaks
4. Long walks
5. Listen to good audio books
6. Break from routine occasionally and deliberately
7. Start organising house or office or surroundings
8. Start gardening
10. Wellness (start oil massaging, workouts)
11. Frequent grooming. Yes this is a great stress killer
12. Window shopping. This fills the void
13. Play some sports or games
14. Solve a puzzle or sudoku
16.  Start a part time job
17. Start being a creator- painting, knitting, writting
19. Hiegine self, cleaning or chores
20.  Wash your vehicle

Introspection is first. Acceptance is the next step. Remedy comes next. 

Do you have any unknown  behaviour pattern? 
Share the feedback !!!!


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