Stretch your muscles Loosening up tight muscles is a great way to lower body tension and increase relaxation. Practice deep breathing One of the body's automatic reactions to stress is rapid, shallow breathing. Breathing slowly and deeply turns off your stress reaction and turns on your relaxation response. Get adequate rest Don't fill every minute with work and planned activities. Or learn how to practice meditation.
Experts recommend six to eight hours of sleep a night.
Maintain a sense of humor Learn to laugh at stressful situations, and at your reactions to them.