With the school year just about two weeks away, students everywhere are going to be stressed out over classes, homework, sports, clubs, and actually trying to have a normal social life. Instead of turning to food or binge-watching Netflix or ending up having a total meltdown, here are some different things to do to help lessen the stress that you are going to be under. (Or anyone who is stressed about anything.)

1. Taking a bath

If you need something relaxing to do or need something to help yourself calm down, this can be your go-to.

2. Or taking a shower

Sometimes your best ideas come in the shower and it gives you time to think things through.

3. Getting your nails done or doing them yourself

Doing them on your own even makes you feel productive (in my opinion).

4. Enjoying the sunshine

Whether it is tanning or getting in your daily Vitamin D, this can be another go-to when feeling stressed.

5. Just sitting outside

Where the birds are chirping and the bees are buzzing.

6. Going shopping

If you go with the intention that it doesn’t matter if you get something or you’re not looking for anything specifically, shopping is fun and exciting—especially if you find something really cute.

7. Painting

You don’t have to be an artist, to paint. Just the act of painting can be fun and stress-relieving.

8. Reading

There are recent studies that show reading at least 30 minutes a day is tied to a longer life.

9. Taking a nap

Waking up from a nap can be one of the most refreshing feelings in the world.

10. Having a cup of coffee

It’s especially energizing when you wake up in the morning or after your afternoon nap.

11. Or tea

If coffee isn’t your cup of tea.

12. Running or walking

Studies have found that running and/or walking improves psychological well-being.

13. Listening to music

The real question is who isn’t happier when they are listening to music?

14. Lighting a candle

Candles just have this calming vibe and add to the aroma of relaxation.

15. Stargazing

“Staring at the stars was like staring backward in time, since some stars are so far away that their light takes millions of years just to reach us. That we see stars not as they look now, but as they were when dinosaurs roamed the earth.” –Nicholas Sparks, The Choice