4 Calmer Ways to Take A Break From the Everyday Hustle

Words by Celeste Goh A recent survey shows that 1-in-10 Malaysian employees are going through anxiety or depression The always-on, always-connected lifestyle is the main contributor to this high number Breathing exercises and yoga can help detach from the digital world Meditation and enough sleep are proven restorative methods for mental health As the year 2020 draws to a close in the next few weeks, we would say that it is perfectly normal if you feel a little heavy in the head; modern urban life is stressful as it is, even without the ongoing pandemic that has so rashly entered our lives this year. Last year, Malaysia’s Healthiest Workplace by AIA Vitality , the first science-backed survey commissioned by AIA, has shown that out of the 17,595 employees polled, with the bulk of them aged 18 to 40: 51% of them suffer from work-related stress, whereas 53% of them get less than seven hours of sleep each night. On top of that, 7% of them experience moderate to high levels...