Between family, friends, school, work, dating (or trying to), bills and everything else going on in your life, sometimes the struggle. is. real. Here are some tips and tricks to help shake stress and feel fresh when things feel crazy.

  1.

Whipping up a sweet treat in the kitchen is almost as rewarding as the Pinterest search for the perfect recipe. Or you could end up with a hilarious #PinterestFail. Either sounds like a win.

2.

If you’ve never used an adult coloring book, you aren’t living. Adult coloring books give you all the feels of your 90s childhood along with the satisfaction of finally being able to color in the lines. Redemption is sweet.

3.

I don’t think this one needs explaining. It’s always a good idea.

4.

Treat yo’self to warm, bubbly bath and wash away all the yuck of today. Get in spa-mode with some sleepy tunes, candlelit mood lighting and a fresh towel.

5.

Drink tea. Adult so hard.

6.

Fresh air! Nature! Exercise! But easier than real exercise.

7.

I know, this one might actually sound more stressful. But you know what they say, clean house = clean mind.

8.

Get your bod in shape, clear your mind, stare at hot guys in the weight room. Whatever gets you through the day.

9.

Music is medicine for the soul. Make a playlist with your current faves, high school jams or best I-just-need-to-cry songs, and sit back and enjoy.

With so many ways to relieve stress without picking up a cigarette, why even bother? Smoking not only hurts your health, it can make your stress worse by leaving you with a nasty and expensive addiction. So get your Oprah on and slip into a bubble bath next time you just can’t even.