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Ready to tear someone's head off? Instead of going to jail, try one of these simple stress busters. There is proof that each one of these will calm your nerves:

  1. Take a walk
  2. Call a friend
  3. Write in a journal
  4. Play a board game
  5. Work up a sweat (exercise)
  6. Plan something fun (a trip or dinner date)
  7. Take a hot bath