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22 Affordable Ways to De-Stress
Nina Kim and Georgia Price | Excelle
August 10, 2009
Whether you’re an ad executive who’s busy negotiating and closing deals all day, or a paralegal helping your firm prepare for a huge case, your professional responsibilities can be overwhelming and stressful. Learning how to manage stress and channel it through positive means is vital, not just for a successful career, but for your happiness and well-being too.
If you don’t take time to unwind, constant stress can lead to a number of physical and psychological problems, like poor concentration, depression, back pain and weight gain. It also weakens your immune system and increases your risk for cancer and cardiovascular disease.
That’s why Excelle came up with these 22 different ways to de-stress without breaking the bank. So hit pause, relax and indulge in some much needed (and affordable!) R&R. A hardworking business woman like you deserves it!
kakijing
4 days ago
12 comments
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kjw
2 months ago
14 comments
I like the "turn to your funniest friend" bit, but I wonder: if you're the "funniest friend" who do YOU get to turn to when YOU need it?
Beth1964
2 months ago
26 comments
Thanks for reminding us to take the time to rid ourselves from stress. Kick boxing is one of my favorites although I am completely exhausted and energized after a session. My childhood favorites are hiking and swimming, although I have to travel to do either now. So, I end every day with a comedy or humorous read. I'll look here to add to my antistress routine. Thanks!
metot
3 months ago
470 comments
Nice article... Now I'm rady to de stress:)
bethanierose
3 months ago
680 comments
I love this article. I do many of the things on this list, and didn't realize before that many of the activities I am drawn to focus on reducing stress. My husband and I go hiking and walking local trails with our dog on a regular basis. I usually hit a point somewhere on the trail where my mind and body say, "ahhh..." in unison. I even swing on the swings near my house on occasion, which is just as fun now as it was when I was a little girl. The one thing on my list that I would like to do more regularly is yoga. I love the idea of strengthening my body while relaxing and letting go mentally, and I feel so amazing afterwards. Thank you for this great article!