Stay alive and kicking: de-stress at work for a balanced lifestyle / Haslinda Noradzan ... [et al.]

Early this year, in February 2023, just before the start of the March 2023 academic semester, the Computer Science (CS) department successfully organized a special event for its staff. This event took the form of a lively bowling competition held at Ole-Ole Superbowl Seremban 2. The primary goal was to engage all department members in a fun and interactive activity. In addition, it was imperative to create an opportunity for our department members to detach temporarily from electronic devices and relish genuine, in-person interactions. The competition commenced at 10:30 a.m. and wrapped up around 1 p.m., with a total of 14 department members participating. The competition was divided into three groups, each vying for one of three prize scores. Surprisingly, the event transformed into a more relaxed and sociable gathering rather than a fierce competition. The truth is our work often demands long hours and can be quite stressful. Maintaining a healthy lifestyle in such an environment can be challenging. Thus, the idea of hosting similar activities every semester is appealing to keep our adrenaline high. These events also offer a great way to rejuvenate our spirits after extended work hours and keep our energy levels high.