FIND NEW WAYS TO SWITCH OFF...

A new study shows professional women are most likely to reach for a glass of wine to unwind. But there are alternative stress-relieving activities

• Change your pre-dinner ritual. Pop the tea on, then go outside and do something that helps you relax such as taking a short walk or jog or simply watering your plants. • Get the juice bug. We love the Nutribullet, which breaks down the whole food, including skins, stems and seeds, making it easy and extra healthy (£89.99, Lakeland). • Be an early bird. It’s much easier to get up early if you’re not feeling groggy (and even a glass or two can do that). While the mornings are light, plan a dawn dog walk, try that yoga class, squeeze in a bit of weeding before work or start work early to free up an evening. • Practise breathing. Deep breathing can clear the blood stream of the stress hormone, cortisol, in…

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The Simple Things (Digital) - 1 Issue, 01-Jul-2015

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