{"id":50797,"date":"2017-03-03T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2017-03-03T00:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.beirut.com\/50797\/6-fun-and-exciting-ways-to-deal-with-stress-in-beirut"},"modified":"2023-05-08T09:31:04","modified_gmt":"2023-05-08T09:31:04","slug":"6-fun-and-exciting-ways-to-deal-with-stress-in-beirut","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.beirut.com\/en\/50797\/6-fun-and-exciting-ways-to-deal-with-stress-in-beirut\/","title":{"rendered":"6 Fun and Exciting Ways to Deal With Stress in Beirut"},"content":{"rendered":"If you live in or around Beirut and have experienced traffic, power cuts, water shortages, or garbage floods (or probably all of the above) you know that life can get unbearably stressful\u2026 all the time. Here are a few new and exciting ways to cope with the stress that comes with living in Beirut.

1. Adult coloring<\/b><\/big><\/big>


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Don’t knock it till you’ve tried it! I’ve been coloring for a couple of months now and it’s surprisingly really, really relaxing. You can find coloring books at your nearest bookstore or, you can visit Joon on the Moon<\/a> that hosts adult coloring nights regularly including this one<\/a> coming up soon!

2. Try Yoga<\/b><\/big><\/big>


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It\u2019s not just about the sexy yoga pants – yogis are taking over! It\u2019s more than just a couple of twists and bends, but an hour or so of serenity and some serious relaxation that is surprisingly good for you. There are gyms and yoga centres all over the city that offer yoga sessions. Casper & Gambini\u2019s <\/a> also hosts a yoga brunch every now and then.


3. Go Jogging!<\/b><\/big><\/big>


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While we may not have the infrastructure to support many outdoor activities, there are many places around Beirut that you can enjoy a morning jog at. Zaytounay Bay, Raouche, Marina Dbayeh, Horsh Beirut, Sanayeh Gardens and many more are gems that we often forget about. You\u2019ll catch sporty individuals jogging and training there at almost all hours of the day, so you won\u2019t feel too out of your depth! Forget a gym membership, throw on your sneakers and go, go go!


4. Escape the city<\/b><\/big><\/big>


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Many families have a second home outside of Beirut and if you don\u2019t, your friends probably do. Alternatively, we have suggested a couple of road trips you can take, to Sannine<\/a> and to Sour <\/a> to get away for a day.

Insane views, delicious food and peace and quiet \u2013 you\u2019re a home away from home.

5. Go on an adventure<\/b><\/big><\/big>

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