2. Stress Relief for Busy People
 Busy executives, or anyone leading a stress-filled life, take note:
According to the Mayo Clinic, exercise remains among the best
forms of stress relief.
While it may be difficult for on-the-go executives to carve out an
hour in the gym, research has shown that a regular commitment
to exercise helps the body’s mental and physical processes.
According to the Mayo Clinic, exercise stimulates the production
of endorphins, the brain’s feel-good hormones, aids in
relaxation, and improves sleep and mood. Researchers at the
University of California, San Francisco add that exercise can
reduce the cellular aging often associated with stress. Whatever
the scientific reason, the end result is a more-focused executive
better capable of confronting the stresses of the office.

3. Stress Relief for Busy People
 James Yount graduated from Drury College into a
bicoastal career as a financial services professional and
film producer. Amid the long hours and travel, he has
discovered the best way to minimize stress is to
maximize his commitment to working out.
“Running and weight lifting are great ways to relieve
stress,” Yount says. “I'm an avid runner in New York
City, while traveling for work and on the beach. Weight
lifting is something I got into right after college, and I
continue to work out today.”

4. Stress Relief for Busy People
 Exercise does not have to be restricted to the weight
room, experts say. According to the Mayo
Clinic, virtually any form of activity, from tai chi to
gardening, can increase fitness levels while
minimizing stress.
In addition to running and weight training, Yount is an
avid rock climber who regularly climbs and hikes at
Joshua Tree National Park in his home state of
California. While climbing, Yount is able to shut off
the outside world, preferring, as he says, to minimize
stress by “only concentrating on the six-foot square in
front of you.”