It is very easy for the average modern man to lose themselves in today’s fast-paced world, especially if they are successful. With great power comes great responsibility, after all.
This is why many men opt for early retirement. But only those who have hacked life can do this, and even then, it tends to get hectic sometimes.
Not unless they are deliberate about relaxation, enjoying their successes, or finding time to recharge so they can work harder the next day.
Proper relaxation rituals solve this problem. This article details eight of the best ones for modern men.
Relax at a Lounge
Lounges are comfortable relaxation spaces designed for leisure. They are usually cosy, with comfy sofas and adequate entertainment, ideal for unwinding or enjoying a quiet moment.
Cigar lounges are the perfect place to relax if you are a cigar aficionado. You have access to a premium selection of cigars, a sophisticated atmosphere, and a community of fellow cigar lovers with whom you can share your experience.
Register at a private cigar club for a premium experience. According to a club member of a cigar lounge in Orlando, “Private membership gives you a world-class cigar experience. You can access the finest cigars in a luxury environment with fellow cigar lovers.”
In a lounge, you also have the opportunity to make new friends and connections for your business or career future.
Join a Social Club
Social clubs are groups of people who share common interests. You can join a book club, sports club, movie club, hiking club or any other club that suits your interests. Golf and polo clubs are usually a fine choice.
These clubs expose you to people of like interest as you, who you could relax with and learn from. They also uphold many of the rites of manhood that prepare you for the drab daily routine.
Many social clubs are not cheap. However, you could start one with your friends as an escape from the drabness of everyday life.
Remember to join those grounded in reality to avoid becoming a villain. Empathy is a man’s strongest trait.
Take a Trip
Many men work so hard that they forget to give their minds and bodies time to heal and rejuvenate. Take some time off work to go on a vacation. There are loads of fun things you can do on your trip.
Taking a vacation will help you relax, destress, and motivate you to achieve your goals.
See the world, alone or with the people you love.
Hit the Gym
For many men, physical activity is therapeutic. Whether fixing stuff around the house or building new things in your garage, many men enjoy getting their hands dirty and their bodies covered in sweat.
If you are not a man who enjoys doing these things, you will find what you are looking for in the gym.
Gym life has exploded in the modern world because people see the need for rituals in their daily lives and healthy living. Picking up that iron, running on that treadmill, or rowing that dumbbell with music in your ears and nothing but the rippling of your muscles in your thoughts is as relaxing as anything.
Spend Time with Loved Ones
Male loneliness is at an all-time high because they are too busy grinding, hustling, working and doing everything but connecting to the people they love.
A man aims to provide for and protect his family and affirm their lives. When you spend all your time doing everything else but this, you can feel lonely and unfulfilled. Travel, dinner dates, picnic dates, or quiet moments at home with those who make your life worth living can give you strength that work is not in vain.
This is as relaxing a thought as anything in the world.
Drink Tea
For centuries, different cultures have preached tea’s relaxation powers.
Different teas have different nutrients and anxiety-reducing properties. This is why tea is used in therapy, meditation and even medical treatment of some diseases.
Are you worrying too much? There’s a tea that calms you down and helps put things into better perspective. If you have constant headaches, there’s a tea for that.
Outside the healing properties of this miracle drink, it’s an excellent beverage for watching your favorite television show. Make a cup of tea as you settle down to watch an episode or two of that Sunday special you enjoy, and you will feel even more relaxed.
Indulge in Skincare
Just like the modern gym culture, skincare is gaining adoption worldwide. Skincare used to be a woman’s thing—men were required to be rough and hard, while women were required to be soft and beautiful. The Spartans had a monthly ritual where young men were forced to stand naked for inspection in public. Those with soft or loose skin were flogged, while those whose skin had been hardened by physical exercise or manual labor were praised.
As more and more men realize how important the skin is to the human being, skincare rituals have gained massive adoption.
Many do not yet know that it can also be relaxing for men. Try it, and see.
Meditate
Many of the relaxation rituals listed above will fall flat in the face of meditation. Less than 30 per cent of the world can sit undistracted by their thoughts. Only monks, gurus, hermits, Abbotts, priests, and priestesses can boast of mastering this skill.
A lounge helps you sit with your thoughts and relax. The gym helps you zone out while your body repairs itself. Drinking tea calms your nerves and inflamed muscles. Meditation does it all while nourishing your soul.
Look up meditation practices that suit your environment, and start today. You will be very grateful that you did.
Get a Massage
A good massage is a great way to relax and decompress. The long hours at work and the build-up of everyday stress can leave you mentally drained, physically tired, and sore. Making massages a part of your routine will improve your physical and mental health.
A good massage will reduce stress, help you sleep better, improve your mood, reduce body pain, and make you feel good overall.
You can enjoy a good massage at a massage parlour or in the comfort of your home.
Taking control of your mental well-being as a man is essential because of your purpose in life. Making relaxation a ritual guarantees that you are always in control, which helps whether you are retired, enjoying a bit of success, or still on the grind.
These tips will surely get you on the path to being a new creature, and now is the best time to start.
