With all the noise, the traffic, the delayed public transit and the competitive work environments, it’s easy to get stressed out in this city. Here are some things you can do to relieve all that tension:
1. Take a bike ride
If you don’t already have one, you can rent a Central Park bike and helmet for only $12 on the Fever app. Take a journey and see what you find.
2. Drink tea
Tea does wonders for relieving tension—and not sugary chai lattes, traditional tea made the way China’s always made it. You can sample the green tea at Tea Drunk and get 10 percent off any loose teas in the store when you pre-purchase on the Fever app.
3. Yoga
It’s no secret that yoga is a great stress reliever. It also has other health benefits like building strength and flexibility and boosting your immune system. If you don’t want to commit to a studio membership, you can purchase a single class for only $10 on the Fever app.
4. Meditate
5. Read
Nothing makes you forget about your troubles for a while like reading a good book. Start with one of these great books about NYC, because you need to read at least one to consider yourself a true New Yorker.
6. Draw
7. Find quiet
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