Stress Solutions That Actually Work, According to CNET Editors Who Have Tried Them All

We all experience stressanxiety and overstimulation, and can get trapped in our own heads. So, during Stress Awareness Month, we wanted to share the things we actually find useful and rely on to support our mental health.

Some of these recommendations are free, and some are products we genuinely love. All have made a real difference in boosting our mood and happiness (and none involve pretending everything is all right when it isn’t).

Daily habits to improve your mental health that don’t cost a thing

Let’s start with what’s free (we see you, tariffs). These are small mental health rituals we practice daily that won’t hurt your wallet and won’t take up too much of your time. 

Daily walks

My secret weapon for lessening stress after a long day is going on a walk. Not only is exercise beneficial for mental health, but studies also show that exposure to sunlight can boost the body’s serotonin production. Serotonin, also

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