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Working for a living is hard no matter what you do, and for that reason, we all need downtime to rest and recover. Of course, you could choose to go out partying or enjoying a nightcap, but the truth is that engaging with fun activities is often more restorative than just blowing off steam.

Of course, to enjoy that, you have to do it with the right people, and find an activity you can all enjoy. Depending on what your tastes are, this might be obvious. It might not be though, and if that’s the case, you may worry about suggesting various experiences to your friends or colleagues.

In this post, we’ll discuss some ways to spice it up, and bust the stress of that tough working experience:

Try Immersive Puzzles

It’s generally agreed that sitting around a table isn’t always the best way to bond with the people you see every single day. Getting active and solving a problem together is usually more engaging for everyone involved, as it forces the group to communicate and have a good time without the formality of general working life.

For instance, booking an escape game allows the team to step into a completely different world for an hour, working together to solve puzzles and beat the clock before time runs out, and that’s also a fun way to find out who stays calm under pressure and who cracks the code first.

Get Out Into Nature

Fresh air is known to clear the head after a long week stuck indoors under the lights, especially the overly bright lights of an office. Organizing a group hike or a casual game of tennis in the park is a solid option for teams that want to stretch their legs a bit.

There’s no pressure to be an athlete of course, it’s best if you just offer a chance to walk and talk without the distraction of email notifications pinging every five seconds. Being in nature is naturally restorative, and sharing that experience is going to be a nice genuine thing to share together.

Make Something Together

Signing up for a pottery class or a painting session is a lovely way to spend an evening, as keeping the hands busy allows the mind to switch off from work stress. It’s surprising how much fun can be found when everyone is starting as a beginner at something new.

There’s also lot of laughter to be had in making a mess and trying to produce something artistic, regardless of the actual skill level in the room. If you can come together and bring home a token of something, such as a clay pot you made at a potter’s wheel, then you’re likely to have a memory you can look back on, even if it was only a way to remove some of the stress from the daily grind.

With this advice, we hope you find it easier to bust stress on a weekly basis, even after a rough struggle.