Over the weekend I had a big family gathering in Kilbirnie, Wellington so I asked my city living relatives some of the developed question discussed in class to gather some insight into different perspectives of stress in the city.
Q.How has you day been going, tell me about a stressful moment today.
A.1 We had to find a costume for a staff party so finding something in the city was stressful
A.2 We have a family gathering tonight thats been stressful
A.3 Driving to the family gathering in the city, finding the address was stressful
Q.How do you reduce your stress?
A.1 Exercise
A.2 Baths with candles and a glass of wine
Q.What would you avoid when you’re stressed?
A.1 Going out
A.2 Socialising
A.3 Driving
Q.Do you find city living stressful and for what reasons?
A.1 No, everything is within 10 minute walk or drive good public transport
Q.Describe an activity you find stressful in the city?
A.1 Shopping for something in particular
A.2 Ordering food with a queue behind you so being pressured to order
Q.Tell me about a time you felt stress in the city.
A.1 Getting to places on time
A.2 Parking when late
Q.What do you think about city life compared to suburban or rural life?
A.1 Busier, easier access to everything, taxi is cheap, no worrying about drink driving, good public transport - not relying on a car, everything is walking distance
A.2 too many people, too many cars and building, very crowded in general
Q.What’s your thoughts on the opinion that nature reduces stress?
A.1 Yes it's calming, Lots of Grass is nice
Q.Tell me about a time you felt nature reduced your stress?
A.1 Going to the beach
A.2 Walking in bush/beach
Q.Why do you think nature might reduce stress?
A.1 It exists without needing interaction
Q.Where would you appreciate seeing more nature in the city?
A.1 All around the MIDDLE of the city
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