BURST YOUR TROUBLES AWAY
A Caring Today Caregiver Stressbusting Idea
BY:MARY ELIZABETH TERZELLA
Antsy? Feel like you are going to burst? Bursting bubbles on plastic packing material may help you jettison the jitters, according to a study published in Psychological Reports. "Subjects were significantly calmer after popping bubbles than before," says researcher Kathleen Dillon, PhD, a psychology professor at Western New England College in Springfield, Massachusetts who specializes in stress management.
"This is a fast and fun way to relieve pent-up nervous tension," says Dr. Dillon. And unlike some other relaxation techniques, "popping bubbles requires minimal ability and no training or practice." Ready to take the pressure off with a little popping but have no bubble wrap handy?
You can get an online popping fix by visiting:
www.SnapBubbles.com or www.virtualbubblewrap.com