Self-Reported Techniques Used by Participants to Reduce Feelings of Stress
Technique | Percentage |
No action | 27 |
Exercise | 63 |
Meditation | 28 |
Other | 25 |
Music | 2 |
Rest | 1 |
Aromatherapy | 1 |
Counseling | 1 |
Massage | 2 |
Talking | 2 |
Breathing | 1 |
Reading | 2 |
Eating | 1 |
Float tanks | 2 |
Socializing | 1 |
Coloring | 1 |
Photography | 1 |
Sleeping | 1 |
Yoga | 1 |
Psychotherapy | 1 |
Painting | 1 |
Dealing with issue causing stress | 1 |
Mindfulness | 1 |
Completing stressful task | 1 |
Time management | 1 |
Alcohol consumption | 1 |
Hiking | 1 |
Other self-care activities | 1 |
Some responses included multiple selections, such as meditation and exercise.