National Stress Awareness Day 2022: These are the most stress-busting activities you can do according to research
A survey of 2,000 Brits discovered that petting a dog or a cat is the best way to feel instantly chilled (40 per cent). Enjoying a good old-fashioned cup of tea with a biscuit (30 per cent) came in second place, followed by taking time out to sit down and read a book (29 per cent).
According to the survey by pet insurance brand, ManyPets, the average person feels stressed as many as four times a day, with finances (71 per cent) work (44 per cent), family (30 per cent) and relationships (24 per cent) among the most common stress “triggers”.
With that in mind, here are the top 15 ways people like to use to de-stress ...
With that in mind, here are the top 15 ways people like to use to de-stress ...
9. Ordering a takeaway instead of cooking
Who likes to cook after a busy day at work? 23 per cent of people polled say ordering a takeaway helps them de-stress Photo: pb
10. Walking the dog
A stroll with your pooch is a great way to unwind according to 22 per cent of people polled Photo: pb
11. Watching your fave film
Settling down on a comfy sofa with a favourite film on helps 21 per cent of people asked unwind Photo: pb
12. Doing a deep clean
Cleaning can be very therapeutic and 21 per cent of people polled said a deep clean of their house helped them de-stress Photo: pb