There are a wide range of activities you can do to reduce your stress. Do an Internet search and you'll find hundreds of different websites promising you a magic cure. But sometimes, when it all gets too much, it doesn't matter how many breathing exercises, back stretches or yoga postures you do, sometimes you just have to get away from it all. If you don't have the time or money to go on vacation, how about taking up a new sport or hobby, something that gets the adrenalin pumping and keeps the brain active. Although the feeling of excitement fades some time after you've finished, the sense of pride and fulfillment you get from mastering a difficult new skill stays with you for a long time.