When you are thrown or being choked you are unable to focus on anything else than the moment itself. Its extremely liberating and picking both of those activities were detromental for my health
I’ve enjoyed wood turning/wood working in the past. Most people here build things on computers everyday, it’s fun to build something with your hands and touch and feel it. It’s quite meditative in a way.
Cooking is a great way to relax as well. Take up a complicated recipe. It can take you hours to cook but I enjoy researching, shopping and trying to make the best version of something.
Being a new parent, I realized this is one thing I have failed at in my 20s with my parents. Should have definitely called them more often, even if it's just for a few minutes here and there.
Just heard this and really liked: "1 minute a day is worth more than 1-2hours on a Saturday"
Meaning giving 1 minute a day to your parents / love ones to let them know you are good - healthy - that you love and appreciate them..daily is worth more than trying to compensate on a Saturday.