De-stressing activities that cost you next to nothing

Did you know that there are ways to de-stress without shelling out extra money? Here are simple and affordable ways to help you feel more relaxed in your daily life:

1. Spend an afternoon watching TV

There’s nothing more relaxing than staying in bed and catching up on your favorite teleserye or K-drama. TV viewing isn’t just a good past time, it also has many benefits–it relieves you from stress, transports you to another world, allows you to live someone else’s life, and helps you solve your problems. 

2. Try your hand at writing

Journaling, or regularly writing down your thoughts on paper, is not only a great way to reduce stress—it is also a good medium to know yourself better. Managing your stress through journaling is even proven to strengthen your immune system and mind. Use any notebook you can find at home and dedicate at least an hour per day to writing down what’s on your mind.

3. Work your stress out!

Exercising is one of the most recommended ways to relieve stress. Studies show that exercise helps decrease overall levels of tension, elevates and stabilizes your mood, improves sleep, and boosts your self-esteem. Check out free activities in your neighborhood or office. If all else fails, you can always sweat it out with a jog.

4. Read a pocketbook

Anyone can finish a romance pocketbook in one sitting—if you haven’t yet, try it for relaxation. It takes only six minutes of reading to de-stress. A University of Sussex study found out that reading a book is the most effective relaxation method as it can reduce stress by up to 68%. The trick is reading anything you want so it doesn’t feel forced—choose a book that can pull you in its world and help you escape from your stress, even if it’s just temporary. 

5. Invite your friends over for a cup of coffee

Having someone to laugh with or tell all your problems to plays a big part in your de-stressing, so invite your friends to hang out at your home and have a chat over the new NESCAFE Creamy White Blend that is infused with real NESTLE milk! Taste the “lasap na lasap” and “pinakacreamy” KAPENAKAMASARAP coffee along with your closest friends for a stress-free afternoon!