We all get stressed, and we all deal with it a different way. Some people even have to deal with anxiety problems but don’t want to take medication. Being able to calm down after a stressful situation can be hard but not impossible. Here are some things you can do to help yourself feel back at ease.

1. Take A Deep Breath.  Focus on your breathing, and remain calm. When we stress, we tend to loose focus of everything happening and usually ends in fainting or dizziness because we loose control of our breathing and sometimes even forget to breath. So inhale and exhale for a minute or so, and talk yourself through it. 
2. Talk It Out. If you are someone who feels better after venting to a friend, then talk your heart out. At some point dealing with your own issues and feelings as well as everyone else's starts to build up and soon one explodes. That's when stress and anxiety hits, and you really loose it. Talking to a friend and having someone listen can be a great way to avoid blowing up.
3. Leave. It is that simple. If you wake up everyday with the same routine and your stress is just getting to you, then drop everything. Some people find a sense of comfort when they are by themselves. It gives you time to relax and think of the good things in life instead of the bad. Wether you just go outside or take a trip somewhere, sometimes you just have to leave things behind you so you can focus on yourself and prepare yourself to deal with life. 
4. Take a drive. Grab your keys. Get in your car. Drive. Even if you don't have a destination, driving helps people calm down. Add some good music, and sing your heart out. If you're not a good singer who cares? Driving has been known to help people forget about their stress. Besides who doesn't love a good jam sesh of your favorite 80’s music. Journey anyone? You can't tell me that your problems don't fade away when ,” Don't Stop Believin,'” comes on.  
5. Retail Therapy Is The Best Therapy. Everyone has done this in their life at least once. Shopping day! Take your best friend, and just go nuts (on a budget of course). Go to your favorite stores, and treat yourself. Sometimes it takes a day of spoiling yourself to forget about what is going on in your life and having good company is a bonus. Grab a cute black dress for an upcoming date. Guys can do this too, who doesn't love a sexy new suit?

These are just a few tips to help with stress and anxiety. There is always something we can do to take our minds off of the negativity in our lives. A good thing to always keep in mind is that you are not alone and sometimes feeling that we are is a big element to why we are stressed in the first place. These tips may seem like small actions, and I’m not promising that it will get rid of your stress but it helps.