How you commute to work can often play a role in determining your stress quotient at work. A recent study suggests cycling to office can help reduce stress and improve your work performance. "Employees who cycled to work showed significantly lower levels of stress within the first 45 minutes of work than those who travelled by car," he says. Respondents replied to questions about their mood, perceived commuting stress and mode of travel The survey differentiated between perceived stress and mood, a more transient state affected by personality traits and emotions. "Recent research has shown that early morning stress and mood are strong predictors of their effect later in the day," he explains.

Source: Economic Times June 23, 2017 03:22 UTC