5. Try a hobby

Instead of wasting your lunch break worrying about an upcoming deadline or that afternoon’s meetings, focusing your mind on an activity outside of the realm of ‘work’ is a great way to distract yourself and do something you enjoy.

From painting and embroidery to taking care of your plants and cooking, there’s plenty to get stuck into.

6. Practice ‘awe’

Your mind is a pretty powerful thing, so much so that you can use it to relieve stress, simply by taking a moment to focus on the world around you.

According to a recent study, practicing ‘awe’ – that is, turning your “full and undivided attention” on something you appreciate, value or simply find amazing – can reduce feelings such as stress, loneliness, anxiety and depression.

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