Interacting with animals has been scientifically shown to improve psychological health and alleviate feelings of anxiety. If keeping pets at home isn’t an option, visit Cat Cafe Neko no Niwa or dog cafe We Are The Furballs, where you can interact with these adorable animals in a safe environment.

Alternatively, try volunteering with animals at foundations like Save our Street Dogs or Cat Welfare Society. Not only do you get to interact with these animals, you get to give back to society too.

Cat Cafe Neko ni Niwa is at Level 2A, 54A Boat Quay while We are The Furballs is at #07-07 Bugis+, 201 Victoria Street

When you’re completely engrossed in an action like drawing, you can reach a near meditative state called “flow”.

Whether it’s adult colouring books or even signing up for an art class that lets you “jam” with materials provided, any form of art therapy can help relax you.

You can also contact Russian artist Inessa K to learn watercoolour painting in the comfort of a cafe.

Alternatively, visit cafes like ARThaus or Arteastiq for art jamming sessions.

Laughter lifts your mood, relieves stress and can even boost your immunity. For a weekly laughter sesh, catch Comedy Masala every Tuesday at CATO where several comedians will take to the stage to crack you up.

Fair warning though, tables in front risk being the butt of some jokes.

CATO is at 237 South Bridge Road

At the Palm Avenue Float Club, floatation pods that devoid you of light and sound are filled with body-temperature salt water that claims to be able to relax you.

Result? An incredibly relaxing experience that allows you to free your mind and reduce the amount of stress and anxiety you feel.

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If you suffer from constant mind chatter, consider a 10-day silent meditation retreat on Singapore’s nearby St. John’s Island.

The instructors from Vipassana Singapore help train your mind to shush. Upon check-in, you’ll surrender all communication devices and detach yourself from the world.

Retreats are run solely via donations.

Find a few friends or take your family out to sea by hiring a yacht and crew from Marine Bookings (from $660 for two hours).

Then, explore the numerous little islands around Singapore with idyllic spots for snorkeling, dolphin sighting and swimming.

No doubt you’ve seen (usually older) people swaying their arms and bodies in parks on mornings and evenings. The gentle movements of Tai Chi are said to calm the mind and relax the body.

Most community clubs and centres in Singapore run regular classes. Sign up at the nearest one to you.

Text: Joshua Tan/The Finder