A complete guide to chilling out

A complete guide to chilling out

If you’re reading this, you’re probably stressed. Never fear: We’ve dug through the evidence to reveal what science really says about finding and holding onto zen.

Man screaming
Stressed? Try screaming. Yes, really. Unsplash, Ryan Snaadt
A person playing a video game with an Xbox controller on a wide monitor.
Stressed out? Video games can help—if you follow these tips. Sam Pak via Unsplash
anxious woman holding herself and looking off in the distance
How to keep your anxiety from spiraling out of control Diego Cervo/Deposit Photos
older woman facing a happy lamp
Can a happy lamp help cure your winter blues? Deposit Photos
two people looking bored
There’s a right and wrong way to be bored Deposit Photos
A man sleeping in a bed on a pillow with a white blanket.
Take the best naps, with science Fizkes/Depositphotos
A woman rubs her neck with her fingers in front of a pink and blue background
A step-by-step guide to giving yourself a massage DecaStock / Deposit Photos
ASMR
Why ASMR calms some people down and sends others into a rage Matteo Burton
A helicopter with a person on the hoist below it.
Stay calm under pressure with lessons learned in the world’s most stressful careers Zach Lezniewicz / Unsplash
Fidget spinner spinning on a hand
Fidget spinners may have died off as a cultural phenomenon, but they could still be useful for some people. David Bartus via Pexels
A CBD oil bottle with cannabis or hemp leaves
Can CBD help you chill? Here’s what we know so far. Deposit Photos
a woman lays back in a bath tub while looking relaxed
To take the most relaxing bath ever, add some healthy tips Taisiia Stupak via Unsplash