Quick Tips:

Japanese workers stretch to de-stress: Millions of workers and students in Japan warm up at the start of their workday to Radio Taiso—a calisthenics routine set to music broadcast on public radio and over the loudspeaker of many Japanese companies, government offices and schools. Maybe developing your own brief early morning exercise routine is what you need to get your day started on a positive note.

Bring the outdoors in. Want a natural way to make indoor workplaces healthier, calmer, and more productive? Join the growing trend of adding interior plants to office settings. A recent study showed that employees in offices containing indoor plants were 12 percent more productive and less stressed than those who worked in plant-free environments.

Have a laugh. Laughing is one of the easiest and best ways to reduce stress. Share a joke with a co-worker, watch a funny movie at home with some friends, read the comics, and try to see the humour in the situation.