Which of the following is NOT typically part of a stress-reduction plan?

• A. Healthy eating
• B. Regular exercise
• C. Regular sleep
• D. Skipping meals

Answer: (D)

A stress-reduction plan aims to support the body’s ability to cope by keeping energy, mood, and recovery steady. Healthy eating provides the fuel and stable blood sugar that prevent energy crashes and mood swings, which can amplify stress. Regular exercise helps lower stress hormones and releases endorphins, improving resilience and sleep quality. Regular sleep is essential because restorative rest aids stress recovery and keeps concentration and mood stable. Skipping meals, however, tends to destabilize energy and blood sugar, leading to irritability, fatigue, and increased stress hormones, which undermines the plan. So skipping meals isn’t something you would typically include.