Whilst it is well known that the support of a good
friend or partner is invaluable in reducing stress, it is less well known that household pets such as dogs or cats may be even more
effective. A recent study has shown that when people are conducting a
task that is stressful, people will experience less stress when their
pet is with them. This applies to a task that is inherently stressful
and intricate such as filling in your taxes, however, even an
enjoyable task such as playing at the online casino will raise the
players bold pressure and stress level, if the player chooses to play
whilst stroking a sleeping cat nestled on his lap, this will reduce
his stress level and make the whole experience more enjoyable and
relaxing. Pets are also a great help in social situations. When out
walking a person with a dog on a leash is perceived as more
approachable and it will often give people the excuse to stop and
talk. This will increase the number of people that we meet and
communicate with and this can be an invaluable asset for lonely and
elderly pet owners to increase their social network of both friendsand acquaintances. A pet will also encourage its owner to go
out and get some exercise and as exercise is another great skill for
managing stress as well as overall health, owning a pet has even more
great
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