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We've all been there. A stressful situation. Whether it be from work, personal lives, or something else, stress certainly creeps up from time to time.

In the moments, we need to find a way to de-stress. And as the adage goes, will it still bother you in 5 years from now? Probably not. Stressful moments are fleeting and we need to put them in perspective. We're probably making them a bigger deal than they actually are.

So how do we bring down the stress level? Here are the best ways I've found to calm down through many years of experience:

1. Listen To Music You Enjoy

A tried & true. Music works. Especially when it's your favorite music, as we all have personal tastes.

2. Work On A Coloring Book

Seriously. Bring it back to the childhood level with an adult twist. It's very calming.

3. Spend Time With Your Pet

Whether it's a cat, dog, gerbil, goldfish, it doesn't matter. Scientific research has proven pets bring down our level of stress.

4. Put On A Good TV Show Or Movie

A perfect distraction. Just what we need when we're stressed out.

5. Take A Walk, Run or Jog

Just get out of the house. Going for a walk, run or jog is a great way to de-stress.

6. Meditate on Things You Enjoy

Meditation is another proven way to bring down the stress level.

7. Go Shopping

It doesn't have to be a shopping spree, but just the act of shopping can be very relaxing.

8. Talk to a Close Friend or Family Member

Connecting with a familiar face can be another great way to de-stress.

9. Head To The Gym

It's a great way to release stress and get your mind and body right.

10. Find A Quiet Place To Reflect

A picture of a campus, with a pond, library, and trees.

It might be a pond, a park, a forrest, it might even be in your home, just find somewhere to relax.

11. Plan A Trip

It's one way to get your mind off of stress. The act of planning can give you something to look forward to.

12. Indulge in a Bubble Bath

A bubble bath is definitely one way to relax.

13. Light Up A Candle

The scent may be just what you need.

Are we missing anything? What do you do to relax? Think about it. All ways to combat stress and calm down.

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The Best Ways To Calm Down in Stressful Situations

There are many ways you can channel the negative energy in a positive way

1. Listen To Music You Enjoy

2. Work On A Coloring Book

3. Spend Time With Your Pet

4. Put On A Good TV Show Or Movie

5. Take A Walk, Run or Jog

6. Meditate on Things You Enjoy

7. Go Shopping

8. Talk to a Close Friend or Family Member

9. Head To The Gym

10. Find A Quiet Place To Reflect

11. Plan A Trip

12. Indulge in a Bubble Bath

13. Light Up A Candle

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2. Ramp and a Lamp

3. Hooters and Shooters

4. Sherlock and Woodstock

5. Spaghetti and a Yeti

6. Whale and snail

7. Ladder and Bladder

8. Rake and Snake

9. Jam and Ham

10. Pig and a Twig

11. Banana and Nana

12. Dairy and Fairy

13. Hibachi and Versace

14. Trash bag and American Flag

15. Gumball Machine and American Dream

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What happened in the beginning, and how the heavens were set in motion.

But you know you still know every word.

1. "Big Pimpin'" - Jay-Z ft. UGK

2. "Mr. Brightside" - The Killers

3. "Lose Yourself" - Eminem

4. "Courtesy of the Red, White and Blue (The Angry American) - Toby Keith

5. "Drop It Like It's Hot" - Snoop Dogg ft. Pharrell Williams

6. "Boulevard of Broken Dreams" - Green Day

7. "I Write Sins Not Tragedies" - Panic! At The Disco

8. "Semi-Charmed Life" - Third Eye Blind

9. "Baby Got Back" - Sir Mix A Lot

10. "Get Low" - Lil Jon ft. Ying Yang Twinz

11. "Check Yes Or No" - George Strait

12. "Ride Wit Me" - Nelly

13. "Pony" - Ginuwine

14. "Cleanin' Out My Closet" - Eminem

15. "Gangstas Paradise" - Coolio

16. "It Was A Good Day" - Ice Cube

17. "What's Your Fantasy" - Ludacris

18. "Everybody (Backstreets Back)" - Backstreet Boys

19. "Misery Business" - Paramore

20. "Steal My Sunshine" - Len

21. "Fly" - Sugar Ray

22. "Song 2" - Blur

23. "Buddy Holly" - Weezer

24. "No Rain" - Blind Melon

25. "99 Problems" - Jay-Z

Appreciation for some of life's most discredited pleasures.

1. Sun showers

2. Smiles

3. Tight hugs

4. Discovering new foods you like.

5. Laying in bed after a long day.

6. And being completely relaxed

7. "This reminded me of you"

8. Breakfast foods

9. Over-sized clothes

10. Contagious laughs

11. Car rides with that one person

12. Random (I miss you/ I love you) texts

13. The city at night

14. Surprises

15. Blanket cocoons

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