Simply Woman & Home

BEAT STRESS naturally

A study has revealed that 48% of us do little or nothing at all to relieve work stress, with the common reason being lack of time*. And it’s no wonder – we juggle so many responsibilities that it can be hard to carve out a spare moment for ourselves. But de-stressing needn’t take hours out of your day. Not with some quick unwind tricks anyway…

Get moving

Exercise burns up adrenaline and other stress hormones, while relaxing muscles and improving sleep. Walking and swimming are great because you can do them at your own pace, with others or alone. “In general, any gentle or moderate exercise, especially something that you enjoy, can be helpful,”

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