In This Country, Employees Are Growing Bananas At Their Desks To Deal With Workplace Stress
In the world of work, stress is a common companion. But employees in China are tackling it uniquely¡ªby growing bananas right in the office in what is a simple yet innovative way for employees to manage stress and reconnect with nature amidst their busy work lives.
In the world of work, stress is a common companion. But employees in China are tackling it uniquely¡ªby growing bananas right in the office in what is a simple yet innovative way for employees to manage stress and reconnect with nature amidst their busy work lives.
Chinese employees are going bananas
In China, burnt-out young workers have stumbled upon an unconventional method for combating workplace stress: cultivating bananas right at their desks!
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They've named the process "stop banana green," or ting zhi jiao lu, in Mandarin, which bears a resemblance to ¡°stop anxiety¡± in English.
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The employees buy bananas when they are green with the stems attached, and then they tenderly nurture them in water-filled vases until they reach ripeness.
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For these employees, the anticipation of the bananas ripening serves as a delightful distraction from the pressures of work.
Eat away the anxiety, say Chinese youth
This unique approach has gained widespread attention on Xiaohongshu, China¡¯s Instagram equivalent, garnering over 22,000 likes.
"From lush green to golden yellow, every moment is filled with endless hope and surprises," enthused one online commentator.
"Eat away the anxiety and let your troubles vanish."
Additionally, sharing these homegrown fruits with colleagues has been noted to foster stronger relationships within the workplace.
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But the innovation doesn't stop there!
Alongside bananas, some enterprising individuals have taken to cultivating pineapples in their office spaces as well.
"My workstation is like a tropical rainforest, it feels like I¡¯ve stepped into spring early," shared Yang, a 30-something worker who's embraced the trend.
With the World Health Organization (WHO) reporting that nearly one in four Indian employees suffer from work-related stress, perhaps it's time for India to consider adopting this fruity solution too!
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