Chewing gum reduces stress and anxiety by lowering cortisol levels, according to research. The catch: do it quietly so you don't annoy everyone around you.
I've never been a big fan of people chewing gum at work, especially if they're chewing with their mouth wide open. There's something about hearing the gum and the spit crackling in their mouth that just makes me want to put my headphones on. Maybe it's because my ex-wife chewed gum during our divorce proceedings. Hmm. Nevertheless, chewing gum has been clinically shown to help with stress relief In some instances, study participants who chewed gum showed significantly better alertness and reduced state of anxiety, stress, and salivatory cortisol, which is your body's main stress hormone that works with your brain to help your mood. Just be considerate to chew your gum quietly so that it doesn't disturb others around you.
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