12 Free Ways to Stop Stress

Get Exercise

Anything from a brisk walk to a light jog will work-in your neighborhood, a nearby park, or in a mall. "Walking gives a physiological, mental, and emotional benefit," says Ruth Ann Carpenter, an active-living consultant. "I have solved many, many challenges in my life on long walks." Or go with a friend. Research shows that improves your odds of keeping new health habits.

Use our free walking tool to find routes, join a walking group, and more.