96. What are the best ways of reducing stress?

People have different ways of escaping the stress and difficulties of modern life. Some read; some

exercise; others work in their gardens. What do you think are the best ways of reducing stress? Use

specific details and examples in your answer.

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With today's hectic schedules, it is necessary to spend some time each day to relax, and let the stress dissipate

from our bodies and minds. Most people find that the working world is quite difficult at times, and need a method

to relax. I find that the best way to relax is to read a good book, because it allows me to escape from real life, it

gives me a new perspective on the world, and reading a book is very peaceful.

I find that reading a good fiction novel is the best way to forget about my troubles during the day. Many of

the books I read have fascinating plot lines, which allow me to be absorbed into the drama and action. When you

are completely captivated with your book, nothing in the outside world seems to exist anymore. Of course, one

cannot stay in this dreamland forever, but for an hour or so a day, it is very calming.

Reading books can also have the added benefit of increasing my knowledge' and giving me a new

perspective of the outside world. Even a fictional book can have this effect. When an author writes a book, it is

full of his nuances and feelings about how the world works. By reading these works, I find that I understand more

about other people, and how people think. This allows me to be more accepting of others on a daily basis, and also

stops me from building up stress in the first place.

Finally, the most important reason as to why reading a book is good for taking care of stress and relaxing, is

that it is a very peaceful activity. You do not need to go anywhere to read a book. You can stay at home, perhaps sit

in your favorite chair, and have the house be completely quiet. Reading does not involve anything but you and

your book. Also, if there does happen to be noise around you, it is possible to block out that noise once you

become engrossed in the plot line.

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