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Mar 14, 2025 - Rage Rooms: Are They Really Good for Reducing Stress & Anger?
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March 14, 2025
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Rage Rooms: Are They Really Good for Reducing Stress & Anger?
A couple of years ago, in the midst of COVID, I found myself in a small warehouse space with two of my friends. Each of us donned protective jumpsuits, heavy gloves, and full-face shields (sounds a bit apocalyptic, I know).
Before us lay a smorgasbord of destruction: old printers, glass bottles, ceramic plates, and more. On one side of the room, baseball bats, crowbars, and more were waiting for us. I connected my phone to the Bluetooth speakers, which started blaring appropriate and potentially aggressive rap music.
This was my first (and only) rage room experience, and the anticipation of unleashing destruction on inanimate objects sent a strange mix of excitement and hesitation through me…
Do You Struggle With Decision Fatigue? 7 Ways to Ease Your Busy Mind
ave you ever sat down to meditate and wondered if you’re “doing it right”?
Maybe you’ve tried the peaceful-sounding guided meditation your friend swears by, only to find your mind racing faster than before you started.
Or perhaps you’ve attempted the mindfulness practice your therapist recommended, but found yourself falling asleep instead of finding clarity.
The truth is that meditation isn’t one-size-fits-all.
Just like we all have different personalities, learning styles, and preferences, we also respond differently to various meditation techniques. In other words, what works beautifully for your yoga-obsessed colleague might feel completely wrong for you.
And that’s perfectly okay…
Your Weekend Reset
Ready for a weekly reset? Try a few of these tips to unwind, connect, or get creative. We’ve got you covered to make the most of your downtime!
Create a bucket list for the next 6 months: Forget the big, far-off “someday” goals for a minute. What do you want to experience soon? Maybe it’s something simple, like watching the sunrise from a new spot, or something bigger, like taking a weekend trip somewhere you’ve always wanted to go. Write it down, get specific, and start making it happen!
Go analog for a day: We’ve suggested you drop the phone for an hour before, now imagine a full day with no notifications, no rage bait, no checking emails out of habit. Instead, you’re fully present, reading an actual book, journaling, having real conversations, moving your body, or just thinking without distraction. It might feel weird at first, but give it a shot. You’ll be amazed at how much lighter and more connected you feel.
Cook a new international dish: Food has a way of transporting us to different places, even if we’re just in our own kitchen. Pick a cuisine you don’t usually make, maybe Thai, Ethiopian, or French, and go all in. Find a recipe, shop for ingredients, and take your time making something new from scratch.
Book Recommendation: The Courage to Be Disliked by Ichiro Kishimi & Fumitake Koga - A powerful, perspective-shifting read that challenges the idea that you need to live for anyone else’s approval. It explores how real freedom comes from letting go of people-pleasing and embracing your own path. If you’ve ever felt stuck because of fear or external expectations, this one’s worth diving into.
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I have the courage to walk away from things that don’t serve me. I feel incredibly excited about this new phase of my life. Amazing opportunities are headed.... Continue Reading
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