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Published May 20, 2026 9:35 PM
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Source: PR TIMES
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⚡ Key Points
Navit conducted a survey on stress relief methods with 1,000 people across Japan.
Navit conducted a survey on stress relief methods with 1,000 people across Japan. About 74% experience stress, and while sleep and rest are common relief methods, the survey also warned against unhealthy practices like excessive drinking and impulsive shopping.
What is Stress?
Stress refers to a state of tension caused by external stimuli, such as weather, noise, illness, lack of sleep, anxiety, interpersonal issues, or a busy workload. Even positive life changes, like marriage or childbirth, can act as stressors.
Survey Overview
Navit conducted an online survey regarding stress relief methods, targeting 1,000 monitor members nationwide.
Survey Findings
1. Daily Stress: Approximately 73.9% of respondents reported feeling stressed.
2. Symptoms: Irritability (573 respondents), loss of motivation (395), and sleep deprivation (335) were the most cited symptoms.
3. Presence of Relief Methods: Approximately 72.0% of respondents answered they have a method to relieve stress.
4. Specific Methods: 'Sleep/Rest' (439), 'Eating' (383), and 'Drinking Alcohol' (277) were the top answers.
Relaxation Benefits of Plants
Research suggests that observing fresh flowers can reduce sympathetic nerve activity by 25% while increasing parasympathetic nerve activity by 29%.
Stress Relief Methods to Avoid
Caution is advised against excessive alcohol consumption, too much caffeine, overeating, and impulsive shopping. These may lead to sleep and digestive disorders. It is important to pursue stress relief in a sustainable and healthy manner.
FACT BOX
Source: PR TIMES
Category: Survey
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Announced May 20, 2026 9:35 PM — Distributor PR TIMES
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FAQ
What causes stress for people today?
Stress is caused by external stimuli such as weather, noise, interpersonal relationships, and busy work schedules.
How can plants scientifically help with relaxation?
Looking at cut flowers or plants is scientifically shown to increase parasympathetic nerve activity and suppress sympathetic nerve activity.
Why should we be careful with certain stress relief methods?
Methods like excessive eating/drinking can cause sleep and digestive disorders, while impulsive shopping often leads to regret.
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Washin AI News Desk“Survey Results on Stress Relief Methods (1,000 People)”AI News by Washin Village(和心村), May 20, 2026. https://aeo.idaeo.ai/ai/navit-j-com/en/news/2026-05-20-survey-results-on-stress-relief-methods
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