stress relief from around the world

Stress Relief from around the world

"What constitutes stress is not having the time or help to meet

demands in your life, whether you're in Texas or Taiwan

Francepetit aperitif—the French ceremony of having a small glass

of wine with a side of cashew nuts or pita chips with hummus and olives

RussiaHot Sauna- the enveloping warmth you get from a hot

shower can trigger brain and body responses that mirror emotional warmth, boosting your mood.

SweedenFika- coffee break with friends around 10:00 and 3:00. people

who got up to socialize during the work day ended up being 10 to 15 percent more productive than those who didn't.

ThailandMassage the nape of your neck

ArgentinaSocial eating- pass around a food to share- no double

dipping.

IrelandTake a walk

ChinaZu Yu- Dunk feet up to the ankles in hot water in a plastic bin

or the tub, adding a handful of Epsom salts and 2 spoonfuls of baking soda.

IndiaLaughter exercises- tell clean jokes, make

funny faces

DenmarkWe come and go casually to each others' houses on

evenings and weekends. It's about being happy at home with no one rushing to go anywhere