When I am in stressful situations, I find ways to relax. Everyone has different ways of relaxing; my favorites are to take a walk, find a few quiet moments to breathe, or find a way to inject some humor. My experience is the power of just being able to relax your brain and body often gives you a completely new perspective.
When my kids were young, I began coaching their youth sports. I would often leave the office stressed about a situation or problem and found after spending a couple hours outdoors with the kids, the solution to the problem was easier to find