Exercise really, really helps. I practice Krav Maga regularly. Since I started doing this, my overall perception of stress went down and I get much better rest at night. There is nothing like spending an hour or three hitting people and/or pads to blow of steam. The exercise is great, and the friendly competition of sparring lets you get all of your tension out of your system and release pent up frustration.

I also found that going to the shooting range and doing some target practice can relieve stress. Shooting firearms (or even a bow) accurately forces you to concentrate on your target and technique to the point of pushing other concerns to the back of your mind. Pulling the trigger or releasing the arrow, and then being rewarded with hitting the target gives you a bit of satisfaction. It's basically a Zen exercise.

I also use deep breathing exercises whenever I find that I am stressed out, having problems falling asleep or really stuck on a frustrating problem. If you simply close your eye, breath deeply and slowly, and will your heartbeat to slow, it can be surprisingly relaxing and refreshing. A few minutes of this can help you to escape from daily pressures and clear your head enough to make calm rational decisions.

Finally, I suggest managing your caffeine and stimulant intake. You need only look at my avatar to know that I love coffee, but I am careful to limit how much I consume and when. If I'm having a rough afternoon and go and drink a couple of cups of coffee to "stay sharp", I find that my perceived stress goes up. The caffeine can make you jittery or excitable, and that makes it harder to avoid stress behaviors. A frustrating problem is more likely to increase my pulse if I'm amped up on caffeine.

I take DEEP BREATHS, and bring myself to a calm state and obtain control of my emotions before going further in whatever I was doing.

Sir,
Yoga and meditation are good things for stress.
Think about good things that happened to you.
Look on the lighter side of things.
Read a good book.
Often in streesful situations one turns to the almighty.
For an acute stressful situation - a couple of deep breaths may work wonders.
Regards
Gamchep

Something in the mindset, that is stress. In order to be always at the positive levels of life, you should learn how to deal with it. Think about the positive side of what you have done, simplest to hardest. Smile and induce optimism. Handling stress is just like handling the deepest core appearing your day-to-day activities. So take time to engage with some stress releasing activities and spa would be fine!

i would say this is the best one for me
1. Laughter is the best medicine for the soul and the heart "Laughter, along with an active sense of humor, may help protect you against a heart attack, according to a recent study by cardiologists at the University of Maryland Medical Center in Baltimore" (information quoted from http://www.umm.edu/features/laughter.htm). I always consider a good joke is the key to keeping me happy especially if you have some one that is good at telling jokes by doing this it takes your mind off stress and the worries you face in life.

2. Listening to music especially uplifting and inspirational music. Nothing beats a hectic and stressful day at work when you go home relax and enjoy some nice songs that you really love. eg His Eyes Is On The Sparrow,You Raise Me UP etc . please enjoy the video posted.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rkkw8RhH9ck

3.This one is the most effective of all Prayer. Nothing beats a good prayer or a strong psalms,especially Psalms 23 or the Lords Prayer. I would recommend that you should go to some where with little or no human interference close your eyes and start to say the prayer by doing this you focus on the good aspect of life and you purge away all of the consuming emotions of stress. This also relaxes you thus making you feel more calm so that you would be able to deal with any situation that comes your way.

http://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Psalm+23&version=NIV
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lord%27s_Prayer

4.Getting rid of all of your worries by telling a friend or a close family relative how you feel about the situation. Also you can get advice from the individual.

5. Seeking professional help on how to deal with stress. You can do this by going to your Pastor or seek the services of a psychologist.

6. Surround your self with positive people who would help you through hard times in your life.

7. Last but not least always be confident of how you are and try to build a stronger character.

Stress can be detrimental to both your mind and body. Financial problems and family life are some of the most common contributing factors leading to stress. It is normal for people to experience stress throughout their day-to-day life. However, it is not normal for it to disrupt your quality of life. Fortunately, there are things that you can do to minimize the stressful situations in your life. You will find that you enjoy life more and remain more calmer and relaxed throughout the day.

You will first need to identify the things in your life that is causing the stress. This can sometimes be difficult to identify. As soon as you know what is causing the stress, you will be more likely to handle it easier. Keep away from negative people who can sometimes cause your life to be stressful. Exercise regularly and eat a healthy diet. Listen to relaxing music such as jazz or nature sounds.

http://www.helpguide.org/mental/stress_management_relief_coping.htm