In today's life stress has pervaded every sphere of our lives. Everyone faces stress in some form or the other, each dealing with it in his own way. e+ takes a look at how people keep stress at bay.

Soumiya Mehidi
Nationality: Algerian

  • Whenever I am working and I feel stressed, I go out for 5 minutes to refresh my thinking.
  • I drink coffee.
  • I sometimes go out with my husband or brother to the beach.
  • After a stressful day at work, I sit and talk to my husband. I discuss all my doubts and misgivings and I feel good.
  • Eating relaxes me, but if I eat a lot I feel stressed again out of guilt.
  • I call my mom and speak to her.

Shady Nasaraldeen
Nationality: Jordanian

  • I use my laptop and watch sitcoms on TV at the same time.
  • I eat sweets or ice-cream
  • I go shopping for clothes or even to the supermarket.
  • I call my family and friends and speak to them.
  • I feel very relaxed after a swim.

Daniel Woostone
Nationality: British

  • I read books.
  • I go to the gym.
  • I head to the disco.
  • I write short stories or dramas.
  • I go to the theatre to catch up on some drama.

Stefano Pelle
Nationality: Italian

  • I listen to music and I also play music. It not only relaxes me, but also transports me to another world.
  • I like to play piano for my 6-month-old son Adam Amadeus. I find him very responsive and he listens patiently for even 15-20 minutes.
  • I go to the gym and work out with my personal trainer. Under his watchful eye, I am forced to focus on my training and it takes me away from all thoughts.
  • I play tennis.
  • I write.

Kristina Mezesko
Nationality: American

  • Yoga is one of the best ways to relax.
  • I work out at home every day.
  • I read good books.
  • I go out with friends.
  • I go for a walk to the beach.

Sharon Pereira
Nationality: Indian

  • I go for a Chinese body massage.
  • Listen to soft rock music like Coldplay, Jack Johnson and Sting
  • I like driving around.
  • I try to think about things that stress me and talk to myself about it.
  • I like to shop away the stress.


Houari Ghrib
Nationality: Algerian

  • I read the Quran and pray.
  • I close my eyes and try to get everything off my mind.
  • I swim a lot.
  • I buy a special spray and use it and it refreshes the whole surroundings.
  • I eat a lot to feel relaxed.

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