Instant Luxuries Relieve Daily Stress

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Instant Luxuries Relieve Daily Stress (NAPSA)—Discovering how to de-stress may be easier—and more important—than manypeople realize. A recent survey reveals that 34 percent of Americans report their daily stress levels are at an all-time high. Of those surveyed, more than 90 percent indicated a growing need for adding somestress-bust- ing “instant luxury” to their lives, with decadent desserts andfine coffee topping their “favorites”list, fol- lowed by fresh-cut flowers and high-thread-count sheets. According to Alison Deyette, lifestyle expert and host of the Fine Living Network series “Pocket the Difference,” there are some simple things anyone can do every day to bring in life’s little More and more Americans are relaxing with desserts and gourmet coffee to beat stress. luxuries and reducestress. “These days, luxury is a mind- include fresh-cut flowers, possibly from a farmers’ market or just a daily stresses of life, consumers are finding ways to treat themselves with products and experiences that convey attainable luxury,” said Deyette. “Products such as Nescaf types of indulgences can stimulate set, not a lifestyle; to manage the Taster’s Choice 100 percent Colombian coffee provide opportunities to enjoy simple indulgences, such as fine coffee, each day.” For coffee lovers in search of instant luxury, Nestl recently introduced a new variety that allows anyone to experience the world-renowned taste of Colom- bian coffee, brewed fresh in the cup anytime. This new offering provides java enthusiasts an opportunity to indulgein delicious premium coffee at work or home, that until recently was only reserved for gourmetcoffee shops. Other instant luxuries Deyette suggests as ways people can treat themselves on a regular basis grocery store. She adds, “These the senses and makethose ‘feel- good’ chemicals in the brain spring into action.” Since every day should begin with a good night’s sleep, great bedding is essential. High-thread- count sheets that are affordable can now be foundat virtually any bedding store or major retailer and can add a “little luxury” to yourlife. Defining “instant luxury” as a product or experience that’s attainable by the average person, the survey by TNS Express asked 1,000 Americans ages 18 to 90 what they are doing to enrich their lives and cope in an increas- ingly stressed-out world. To obtain a free sample of Nescaf Taster’s Choice 100 percent Colombian coffee, visit www.tasterschoice.com.