The best thing is to do is to go to sleep. It always helps me.

Or to talk it out with one of my friends.

Once it's off my chest, I feel always better.

Reading a book is another way to beat stress. It invariably helps take my mind off whatever is bothering me.

I have still not tried meditation.

In the last 20 days or so, I have started exercising for the first time. It helps me feel better.

Basically, either sleep or some vigorous physical activity works for me as a stress-buster. Two opposites, aren't they?