Diffusing Stress with Entertainment

When mapping out a travel itinerary, or a local weekend hometown outing, there are a few typical things one searches for when choosing how they will spend their time.

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Some seek adventure, others entertainment, while some just look at the most exciting attractions within a close proximity to their accommodations or home. What if you put a pin in entertainment and adventure and thought about making your plans based first and foremost on attractions that can double as anger management.

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We live in a society of to-do lists, endless work hours and trying to perfect the delicate balancing act of work, family, social, spiritual & home life. It is a lifestyle that can easily lead to burnout and built up frustration. Letting off steam is scientifically proven to be extremely therapeutic and having a healthy outlet in which to unwind on vacation just makes sense. Getting active, getting out with your peers and engaging in various physical activities are much healthier options than burying your face in a bucket of Ben and Jerry’s at home or in your hotel room when stress levels rise.

​Dallas/Fort Worth offers a wide selection of options that infuse both fun and excitement with stress reduction built right in!

Topping our list is DFW’s Fun On The Run Paintball Park. With packages starting at just $19.99, visitors can take their aggression out through paintball gun fun on one of the ten expansive playing fields. One of Texas’ oldest and largest paintball fields, the center offers paintball, airsoft, private games and more.

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LOCATION

2621 Roberts Cut Off Rd

Fort Worth  | Route Map

TURF: Fort Worth

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WHAT MAKES IT FUN?

In the boonies, no one can hear you hit the dirt. Look for the sign that just says PAINTBALL. 

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If guns aren’t your thing, maybe leave the paint shooting to others and pick up a golf club. To hit a ball that is. Playing sports can be a great way to release pent up stress and frustration. Top Golf in Dallas (there are also plans for one in Fort Worth in 2016) is a premier state-of-the-art driving range that also offers drinks, dining and batting cages.

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LOCATION

8787 Park Lane

Dallas, TX  | Route Map

TURF: Dallas

Website 

WHAT MAKES IT FUN?

Whack, drink, whack, drink, look up at the TV, bliss.

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Revisiting the room setting, instead of destroying its contents, guests can try their hand at escaping a room. Participating in Dallas’ Escape Expert: The Experience allows visitors to feel liberated by having the control to escape a situation. Using mental concentration can also help to take one’s mind off things, like work deadlines or soccer carpool. With five rooms to choose from and prices starting at just $28, it is an affordable and exhilarating activity that works for individuals or groups. A unique team building experience perhaps?

LOCATION

Dallas, TX  | Route Map

TURF: North Dallas

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WHAT MAKES IT FUN?

Updating and building new rooms pretty often.

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Nothing burns stress like a good run. Whether you take the gold, or come in last, you are participating in something that pushes you and makes you feel good. It gets one out of their head and into their body, it releases feel good endorphins and most of the time runners are raising money for a great cause. That is always a win/win scenario and they say when helping others, anger and negativity can fade away. Texas offers many local half- and full-marathons through RunOnTexas.com. Feeling adventurous? Sign up for an obstacle course relay race or mud run.

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If physical out lashing or sports just aren’t your cup of tea there is no match to finding your zen than to being still. Meditation and yoga have received much kudos in 2015 as we all learn to embrace stillness and let things go. Finding a beautiful park or a shady spot poolside can make this activity free, though there are also many professional meditation and yoga studios located throughout DFW that offer one day passes.

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In the same way that yoga and meditation can ease your stress, massage is a luxurious way to toss your worries aside and get glowing skin while doing it. In Fort Worth try the Omni Hotel’s beautiful Mokara Spa or the Hideaway Spa and Salon. For those seeking serenity in Dallas, there is the Joule Hotel’s luxurious ESPA Wellness Spa or the tranquil Woodhouse Day Spa. A perfect solution for your worrisome woes, and really, who can stay mad in a mud mask?

What are some of your go-to options when you need to let off steam or find a happy place after a stressful week? Let us know in the comments below!​

Guest Post by Mandi Pimental of Nosh & Nurture

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