Stress can have many effects on our brains and body and none of them are good. A little stress now and then is normal and something everyone has to deal with in life. However, if you’re in a constant state of stress this can lead to chronic stress which can have serious effects long term. From hair loss to high blood pressure and obesity, trying to destress is essential. So here are 50+ ways to immediately help you destress.

1. Take a bath
2. Have a nap
3. Go for a walk
4. Pet a dog/cat
5. Play board games with someone
6. Go on a run
7. Meditate
8. Eat ice cream
9. Journal about your day
10. Read a book
11. Watch a movie
12. Drink a smoothie
13. Go for a swim
14. Paint some rocks
15. Do some gardening
16. Make some pasta
17. Bake a cake
18. Go for a drive
19. Ride your bike
20. Play in the rain
21. Relax at the beach
22. Give yourself a face mask
23. Binge a TV show
24. Do a hair mask
25. Go out to eat
26. Clean your house
27. Organise your things
28. Go thrifting
29. Play a musical instrument
30. Listen to some instrumental music
31. Go to the gym for a workout session
32. Take pictures of things
33. Write poetry
34. Volunteer at an animals shelter
35. Volunteer at an elderly home
36. Solve a jigsaw puzzle
37. Watch the sunset/sunrise
38. Go for a picnic
39. Play your favourite sport
40. Play capture the flag with your friends
41. Go stargazing
42. Hug a stuffed animal
43. Do some yoga
44. Stretch
45. Do your makeup
46. Decorate your room
47. Scream into a pillow
48. Talk to someone about your feelings
49. Squeeze a stress ball
50. Take your dog for a walk 
51. Paint something
52. Sketch something 
53. Go sunbathing
54. Have sex

Have a read on our article on 11 ways to help you deal with stress for more in depth help with your stress.