The Purge franchise is not for the faint of heart but does acknowledge an interesting psychological phenomenon which suggests that rage reduces stress. The merits of that argument are questionable but we like to think that breaking a TV in a controlled environment is better than in, say, a local bar. Here’s a list of some unique experiences that will help relieve the stress; maybe.
Did you ever see that movie with Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie? This is the same concept. You’ll be given real guns that are loaded with blanks and lasers to digitally communicate and give your victim a slight shock. Experience what it’s like to be a movie star running around with your hot spouse shooting at each other. Romantic? You betcha!
We’re tempted to reference lumberjacks in this activity but, in truth, do lumberjacks throw axes very often? We’re not sure, but you know who does throw axes a lot: characters in Game of Thrones! Channel your inner Stark or Targaryen, wield your axe and chuck it at that enemy (tree stump) eying you down.
No doubt that you’ll experience some release in shooting a target from 20-yards away, but there’s also something very meditative about monitoring your breath, exhaling, and eliminating distractions to hit that bullseye. You’ll find that this activity can be so mentally exhaustive that you’ll forget what you were frustrated about initially.
This is slightly different than the aforementioned Destruction Therapy. How so? Reminiscent of George Orwell’s 1984 this is a destruction room in which the occupant is alone and has his/her own “2 Minutes-Hate” times ten (no really, because it’s for twenty minutes) to destroy old TVs, dishware, and walls (no, don’t destroy the walls, that’s not cool).
Perhaps more appropriate for the long-term thinker is the practice of meditation. Famous and successful people like Tony Robbins, Oprah Winfrey, Katy Perry, Clint Eastwood, and Hugh Jackman must have something in common and one of those somethings is the that they all meditate regularly. When’s the last time you were around Hugh Jackman angry? And when can you introduce us?
Former Rangers, Navy SEALS, Green Beret, and Delta Force Operators train and prepare you for the Zombie Apocalypse in this crazy resemblance of The Walking Dead. You’ll be outfitted with some weapons for effect, all safety precautions are taken, and will work your way through this apocalyptic world and see if you can survive!
Not everything has to be aggression related to relieve anger and stress. Raindrop therapy utilizes essential oils along many pressure points and nerve endings with moist warm towels to calm you. The restful time allows the oils to penetrate the skin and impact your mood from the inside out. This is good for your physicality, emotional health, and overall mental health.
One of the healthiest ways to relieve stress and forget about your problems is to get those endorphins going by exercising. Better yet, exercising in a group environment creates a level of comradery and recognition, further separating you from the thing that upset you to begin with!
Get the hell out of town and enjoy some nature! There are so many unbelievable natural sites in and around Nevada such as Lake Tahoe, Lake Mead, Death Valley, and a slew of other amazing scenic drives and hikes. Breath some fresh air, get out of the AC environments that inundate this part of the world, and take a hike!
