Today is National Stress Awareness Day. What is your “go-to” for relieving the tension in your life? Our OOM team all agree that a good book is great way to remove yourself from daily stressors.
I find myself always gravitating to anything by David Sedaris. I always need a good laugh after an anxeity-ridden day.
I asked our team which book(s) or genre(s) help them to “keep calm and carry on.”
Check out what fellow OOMers chose when they desperately need some TLC.
NADIA: Harry Potter series
“There is something soothing about the familiarity of books. Plus, you’re transported into a completely different world. It’s the perfect way to take a break and distract myself.”
BRITTANY: anything by Chelsea Handler
“I have to pick a book that’s really lighthearted in its humor.”
MORGAN: The Baby-Sitter’s Club, Sweet Valley High or Sleepover Friends series.
“I turn to my favorite children’s books. My husband knows when I’m not feeling well based on what I’m reading.”
EMMA: Wuthering Heights
“Whenever I’m stressed, I read this to remind myself that things could be worse.”
KRISTEN: cookbooks
“I am known to dive into my collection of cookbooks to find a de-stressing recipe.”
LIA: “It’s not a specific book, but it’s the environment of a bookstore that calms me. Whenever I am stressed, I pop in a book store and simply browse. It really does wonders.”
What’s your literary de-stressor? Share in the comments section below.
Jerine Lay
