if I'm running late and trying to sneak in a quick shave, stropping is very stressful and in fact, because it's such a poor time to be doing it (because I get a lousy result) I usually wait until I have sufficient time and am in a more relaxed frame.
If I'm all nice and relaxed and concentrate properly on the job, yes, it's very relaxing and unsurprisingly, the end result is miles ahead better.
Being the chronic insomniac that I am, I've been known to count imaginary razor stops in place of sheep.
Sometimes it works.