The Sunday Times (The Straits Times Interactive On Sunday)
Sunday July 25, 2004
TAKE FIVE AND DE-STRESS
- Regular exercise
- Talk it out
- Learn from low-stress people
- Have a hobby
- GET A PET - I have a cat, Rachel, that
behaves almost like a dog. She is one of the most effective stress relievers
for me. If you don't like animals, try making a date with nature. Take a walk
in the park or pay more attention to nature. It will do wonders for your
psyche. Recent research suggests that flora and fauna have a way of giving
positive charges to the human body, and taking away the negative effects of
stress on us.