Which activity would best represent a healthy form of escape from daily stress?

• A. Watching the evening news
• B. Scrolling through social media excessively
• C. Working overtime every day
• D. Reading

Answer: (D)

Engaging with an activity that captures your attention in a calm, absorbing way helps you escape daily stress without adding new tension. Reading fits this well because it offers focused engagement, imagination, and a sense of escape through stories or informative material. It can lower mental rumination and physiological arousal, providing a soothing break from the constant demands of daily life.

The other options tend to heighten stress or offer only passive, potentially draining experiences: watching the evening news often brings worry from negative headlines; scrolling through social media excessively can lead to comparison, doomscrolling, and cognitive overload; working overtime every day increases workload and fatigue. Reading, by contrast, can be chosen to match your mood and energy, making it a healthier, constructive way to unwind.