I have found quite possibly the best stress reliever ever

[Borogrover]

I am a lone parent, work full time, and am unbelievably stressed. Have tried lots of things, but recently discovered that bowling helps massively. I've been using my hour lunch break to go to my local bowling alley and have a game or two on my own. It is SO calming and you have to really focus. I've got really good at it and got 5 strikes in a row the other day. Weekday deals means it costs me £5-7.50 a day.

Thankfully it is a 10 min walk from my house and only takes 15/20 mins when playing on your own!

Has anyone else tried similar?

That's such a good idea. Be great if you could put people's faces on the balls

I like how you think outside the box! This is great.

Like an alternative type of CBT!

Love that!

I thought you’d be recommending an app, or something standard like walking round a duck pond in the park.

Second the idea of putting peoples faces on the balls before you smash them down the lane. 😂

That said, it may undo the stress relief when that same face you hate pops through the machine and stares at you, when the ball is returned.

Love this op

Anyone else got any more?

We sadly don't have a decent bowling alley close by
Not been In ages

It's funny because I find taking my son bowling really stressful. When the barriers don't work so you have to call for help. The begging to go on the arcade games. The sad face when his score isn't the highest or he only gets one pin down. On my own with my headphones it is bliss!

I think you would also like axe throwing, very satisfying.