Popsugar Living Relaxation How to Deal With a Stressful Day 17 Ways to Deal With a Stressful Day 18 October 2019 by Lindsay Paige Stein Image Source: Unsplash / Helena Cook Busy days can sometimes make you feel like you're never going to get your head above water, but it's so important to remember to take care of yourself so that you don't get overwhelmed. Making relaxation a part of your daily routine to stay mentally and physically healthy can be hard, but you also need to know how to cater to your body's specific needs. For instance, if your day was filled with deadlines, maybe go for a run to relieve the tension. Or if you just got home from a day filled with job interviews, run a warm bath and completely disconnect your mind for a bit. Or if you dealt with people who were less than kind, indulge in your favourite junk food. Feeling good can mean different things on different days, so also feel free to switch it up! Here are 17 simple techniques to help you chill out and get into a state of relaxation quickly. Related: I Lost My Phone and Had to Survive Without Social Media — It Was the Best Day of My Life 1 Disconnect With Meditation Image Source: Unsplash / Helena Cook 1 / 17 2 Take a Warm Bath Image Source: Unsplash / Madison Lavern 2 / 17 3 Do Some Yoga and Stretching Image Source: Getty / Andrea Gjestvang 3 / 17 4 Pour a Glass (or Two) of Wine Image Source: Unsplash / Kelsey Knight 4 / 17 5 Write About What You're Grateful For Image Source: Unsplash / Freshh Connection 5 / 17 6 Listen to Music Image Source: Getty / MOAimage 6 / 17 7 Hang With Your Loved Ones Image Source: Unsplash / Xavier Mouton 7 / 17 8 Go Outside Image Source: Unsplash / Szilard Toth 8 / 17 9 Hit the Gym Image Source: Unsplash / Maddi Bazzocco 9 / 17 10 Get a Massage Image Source: Unsplash / Alan Caishan 10 / 17 11 Do Some Deep Breathing Image Source: Unsplash / Ben White 11 / 17 12 Read Your Favourite Book Image Source: Unsplash / Thought Catalog 12 / 17 13 Take a Well-Deserved Nap Image Source: Unsplash / Benjamin Combs 13 / 17 14 Do Aromatherapy With Essential Oils Image Source: Unsplash / Cosiela B. 14 / 17 15 Indulge in Comfort Food Image Source: Unsplash / Sarah Brown 15 / 17 16 Invite Your Best Friend Over For a Venting Session Image Source: Getty / Klaus Vedfelt 16 / 17 17 Say "No" to After-Work Plans Image Source: Getty / Justin Lewis 17 / 17 RelaxationAdviceStress ReliefDe-StressMental HealthTips