Cultivate a regular Relaxation practice I heard that Bill Murray once say that everything is easier when you do it more relaxed. I imagine that's probably true. Think of a relaxation practice as an internal touchstone and soothing inner sanctuary that can be visited as often as you need. Make it a regular practice to relax, breathe, meditate, or cultivate your own spiritual or religious practice so that it becomes second nature and is readily accessible in times of turmoil or heightened anxiety. Experiencing regular relaxation is foundational to mental health. From a neurobiological perspective, "What you fire, you wire", so it's important that you are creating soothing and more relaxed neural pathways in your brain. There are a number of other things you can do to try and cope with your stress, however having an inner place of respite and peace is foundational to any reduction in anxiety. Alternative approaches to creating your own inner calmness can include: Yoga individual exercise Mediation Massages Listening to podcasts, music, other forms of entertainment Enjoy time with a pet Aromatherapy nature breathwork energy clearing mind/body/spirit integration creating art