Inspired by this post, I’ve been thinking a lot about what helps me disconnect. There’s a surprisingly long list–which I’m then terrible at using when I need to decompress. (Those in italics are from the original post)
Tonematrix: click the boxes. Listen. Repeat as necessary.
Really calming gifs. I must have stared at the second one for at least five minutes.
Do Nothing For Two Minutes: Bad at relaxing? This one will get on your case if you don’t stop doing things.
Fly a Line: Move your mouse about–and then set a timer, because I got lost here for a while.
Cassini: made entirely of photos from Cassini, an epic journey around Saturn, accompanied by appropriately dramatic music. [Epilepsy warning-some flashing]
Pale Blue Dot. Press play, close eyes.
And more Sagan, converted to an unbelievable choral suite.
Calming Manatee would like you to know that you’re great.
The Thoughts Room: put your stress here.
Paint a Nebula–just what it sounds like.
Information is Beautiful–breathtaking infographics.
Anaheim Ballet: this and this.
Add your own in the comments!
This is my favorite. :) http://www.rainymood.com/
Ooh! I’ve got some more too :D
http://www.dolldivine.com/seed-plant-breeder.php (Seed Plant Breeder)
http://thequietplaceproject.com/thequietplace (the quiet place)
Both of these are great for chilling out.
I’m too relaxed to dig through my hyperlinks right now. Thank you.
These are all awesome! I think I’m going to bookmark this page.
Here’s my contribution, another ballet video that takes my breath away. It’s worth taking 13 minutes or so to watch. http://www.onf.ca/film/pas_de_deux
Also, the “Information is Beautiful” link appears to be broken.
Indeed. WP loves mangling links.
http://www.informationisbeautiful.net/
Knitting! Sometimes really complex patterns help (demand focus), and sometimes it’s better to have a really simple straightforward st st with pretty yarn.
Speaking of which, did you knit the pattern in your profile pic? If so, ravelry link please!
I knit, but I did not knit the thing I am wearing in my profile picture!
The music of Celtic Woman has been helping me fend off depression since 2011. Lovely Irish ladies who sing like angels, with a violinist you won’t believe. Hey, I’m an atheist, but sometimes a mythic image is what fits. Most of their work is on YouTube.
Hurray for manatees!