Instant Relaxation
By Amber
@AmbiePam (118960)
United States
March 5, 2026 4:37pm CST
I was really stressed today, and I just wanted to let go of it, and it occurred to me I had just gotten a new free lavender candle (I love a wood wick). I lit it, and within two minutes I was relaxing. It was just that fast. I was automatically breathing easier. I used to do that way more often, and should make it more of a habit.
What is the best way you know how to get relaxed?
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21 responses
@JudyEv (379597)
• Rockingham, Australia
6 Mar
I had to really think about this. Sometimes I don't really know why I'm stressed. At those times, I try to determine what it is that is worrying me and if I can take steps to address it. Just knowing exactly why I'm stressed seems to help a bit.
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@Deepizzaguy (121077)
• Lake Charles, Louisiana
6 Mar
Listening to electronic music from artists who had hit songs like The Tom Tom Club and Expose music.
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@toniganzon (76916)
• Philippines
5 Mar
I love lavender essential oil and I always have it. I turn on my diffuser and place a 2-3 drops of lavender in it and it relaxes me.
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@FourWalls (85835)
• United States
6 Mar
Stop, close eyes, breathe deeply. Just no lavender scented candle.
Glad you’re calm.
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@ocard010101 (95)
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6 Mar
That sounds so calming—lighting a candle and enjoying the scent is a great way to quickly relax after a stressful day.
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@Tampa_girl7 (54707)
• United States
7 Mar
Candles for sure, music and physical activity like walking.
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@DaddyEvil (173667)
• United States
6 Mar
Watching the flame of a good candle burning, listening to water run or reading a good book usually helps me relax.
I'm glad you're feeling better now. 
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@DianneN (254717)
• United States
6 Mar
When I a really stressed, I talk it out with my husband. He has a quiet and soothing way of getting me to understand why I am stressed and then I feel better. I was stressed yesterday, but didn’t tell him until I began making dinner. He offered to help, and then cleaned up everything so I’d have time to soak in the tub. I felt so much better.
We do what works for us.
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@Traceyjayne (10652)
• United Kingdom
6 Mar
I love a candle too. I would probably done the same as you if I was feeling stressed. I may have used my coffee candle though.
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@Shivram59 (49489)
• India
6 Mar
I do either of the two things.- read jungle adventures or go out for a long walk. These two things make me relaxed.
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@snowy22315 (207233)
• United States
6 Mar
Lying on the couch...does it every time. I would think lavender would be good for destressing.
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@LindaOHio (220670)
• United States
6 Mar
I get under my blanket, in my recliner and close my eyes.
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@MarieCoyle (58032)
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6 Mar
I love lavender. It's so soothing and relaxing, too. I am glad it worked so well and it helped you.
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