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