Can movies and sports help reduce stress?

In this short episode, we answer a question about how movies and sports can help with stress. Rather than recommending specific films or activities, we explore why engaging in things you genuinely enjoy naturally lowers stress.

Whether it’s watching a gripping thriller or playing badminton, these moments of enjoyment create mental breaks from life’s pressures.

But there’s a catch...if you approach these activities with the sole aim of stress relief, it can backfire, becoming yet another task on your to-do list. Instead, we discuss the importance of doing what you love for the sake of enjoyment and how this can build resilience to stress over time.