15 Tips to De-Stress Your Day

It’s a little wacky that we live in a world that glamorizes stress. When did it suddenly become okay for us to consistently be running around with frazzled nerves and a to-do list the size of a small book? We have our jobs, our side jobs, our blogs and websites, and it’s easy to understand why stress has taken a permanent residence in our lives. We talked with Berlin-based minimalist lifestyle advocate Anushka Rees about ways to slow down and destress your life. She told us that the main thing to remember is always give any changes you make to your routine at least a full week before you drop them. Benefits like lower stress levels or better sleep quality usually take a while to become obvious. So don’t stress if you’re having trouble not stressing. Just take a step back and take a deep breath — here are some stress-busting tips to keep your heart rate low and make your day-to-day a little better.

1. Have a Morning Ritual: Whether it’s a little yoga routine, making the perfect cup of coffee, taking the dog for a walk or journaling, having something you can look forward to each and every morning is necessary. It will help get you out of bed on time and make mornings less rushed and more enjoyable.

2. Don’t Check Your Email Right Away: We are all guilty of this one. When your phone is your alarm, it’s all too easy to hit snooze and then flip straight to your emails. Turn off notifications so you’re not getting constantly distracted, then at designated times during the day, process your emails all in one go. The key here is to only open every email once and decide what to do with it straight away. Either delete it, act on it or reply.

3. Streamline Your To-Do List: Whether you keep your lists in your phone or stick to good old-fashioned paper, try to set clear priorities and limit the number of things you aim to achieve within one day. Start your work day with 1-3 things that you want to accomplish today and then try to complete those tasks when your mind is fresh and not cluttered up with day-to-day tasks.

4. Create a Distraction-Free Workspace: Multi-tasking may make you feel super productive, but research has shown that it really just slows you down and drains energy. So, close all tabs, turn your phone on silent and, if you work in an office, put your headphones on (even without music) to let other people know you are busy and not available for chats. Try setting a timer and working on one task in intervals for half an hour before taking a little break to regroup.

5. Group the Little Tasks: The best way to keep those pesky little tasks from cluttering up your schedule is to create a separate list for five 20-minute jobs. Then, once a day, or even just a couple of times per week, take an hour to go through your list.

6. Learn Something New: The key here is to let this be a fun time of exploration, not a time to stress about being perfect. You are just discovering something new and expanding your horizons to see if you like it. Pick something you’ve always been curious about, then find a book or a local or online class and learn a little more each day. Not to brag, but we’ve got some pretty killer classes, from photography to knitting, as well as super awesome DIY kits if you’re feeling creative.

7. Protect Your Down Time: If you are passionate about your job, it can be hard to switch off, but your brain needs time to recharge after a long day in order to stay healthy and productive. If you work in an office, try not to continue to work once you get home, and if you work from home, try to keep a regular schedule and when it’s time to “leave work” take the dog for a walk or clear your desk of all work-related stuff.

8. Pretend It’s the Weekend: Research has shown that doing something purely for fun can result in some major happiness. Even though it’s easy to schedule out every minute of your routine, try to make it a point to do something each day that you can look forward to.

9. Be Aware of Social Media: Yes, social media keeps us connected, but it can also be a huge source of stress. Take a moment to consider how social media is making you feel and if the negatives outweigh the positives. You might consider putting your social self on vacation, even just for a couple of weeks.

10. Clear the Clutter: Look around your home/office and notice what cluttered areas make your heart race a little bit. Clutter impacts us more than we realize and can be a major contributor to stress in our lives. Devote a little time each day to doing something small, like cleaning your desk or hanging up your clothes. It makes a huge difference coming home to relax in a neat, organized space.

11. Take Care of Yourself: Yes, we all know we should exercise more, but this doesn’t have to mean hitting the gym for hours. Take care of yourself by not looking at a screen for an hour, giving some love to your cat, drinking green tea instead of coffee or just walking around the block. Taking a break from work reduces stress, gets your blood flowing and helps improve sleep patterns.

12. Go to Bed Earlier to Read: Research has shown that looking at screens before bed can really mess up your sleep pattern. So instead of scrolling through your Instagram feed or watching TV until you fall asleep, spend just 30 minutes reading that book you’ve been meaning to finish since last year.

13. Make a Healthy Dinner: Don’t know how to cook? That’s okay! Grab a cookbook and teach yourself. Not only is home cooking more healthy, it’s also fun and therapeutic. Pick a recipe (we’ve got lots of healthy recipe suggestions), turn on some music and give yourself plenty of time so you don’t feel rushed.

14. Get Some Natural Light: Working in a dungeon with no windows? Take a mid-morning walk, eat lunch outside and do your best to get a little light. It’ll perk you right up.

15. Forget Yesterday, Focus on Today: So, you didn’t work out, you didn’t finish that project and the laundry still isn’t folded. That was yesterday — don’t dwell on it and stress yourself out by telling yourself of all the ways you failed. Today is a new day and a fresh start.

What are your favorite ways to de-stress during the day? Share your thoughts in the comments below!

After rumors started circulating that Taylor Swift had distanced herself from Blake Lively following the It Ends With Us drama (and those Game of Thrones texts), we can confirm that Blake Lively was not at the Super Bowl with Taylor on February 9. Well, regardless of if Taylor really didn't invite Blake or Blake wanted to stay home with Ryan Reynolds and their four kids (James, Betty, Inez, and Olin), we do know who was there.

Here are the celebrities who were in Taylor Swift's Super Bowl suite.

Taylor Swift's Super Bowl suite was full of celebrities!

Taylor Swift was joined in her Super Bowl suite with Ice Spice and the Haim sisters (Alana Haim, Este Haim, Danielle Haim), both of whom Taylor's collaborated with in the past. The "Cruel Summer" singer was also joined by longtime friend Ashley Avignone, whom she met through their mutual friend Emma Stone. And Machine Gun Kelly was reportedly in the suite too!

And of course, the group was joined by Donna Kelce, Jason and Kylie Kelce, and Tay's family Scott Swift, Andrea Swift, and Austin Swift.

According to a Daily Mail source, "Taylor is not shading Blake or is she trying to teach her a lesson. It isn't like that. Even if Taylor did invite Blake, Blake would not come."

"She would never want to make Taylor's big night – where she is going to see the love of her life play in another Super Bowl – about her," the insider continues. "Blake would not want to overshadow Taylor ever."

Conversations around Blake Lively's presence (or lack thereof) were quickly replaced discussing the fact Taylor Swift was booed by the crowd when the NFL showed her onscreen. The popstar has already talked about how she doesn't "know how they know what suite I'm in."

“There’s a camera, like, a half-mile away, and you don’t know where it is, and you have no idea when the camera is putting you in the broadcast, so I don’t know if I’m being shown 17 times or once," she said in a TIME Magazine interview in 2023. "I’m just there to support Travis.”

One Swiftie makes the excellent point that "the cheers for taylor after champagne problems lasted a lot longer than any of these dads brads and chads ever have."

And Serena Williams agrees! "I love you @taylorswift13 dont listen to those booo!!" she tweeted.

Read up on The 10 Best Super Bowl Commercials For 2025 — and what Adam Brody had to say about his hilarious Pringles & mustache ad.

Already yearning for springtime? Us, too. As we dream of warmer temperatures, we’re plotting all the outdoor shindigs possible. From patio potluck parties to backyard picnics, your outdoor plans are simply incomplete without some very reliable (and very stylish) outdoor furniture!

That’s where Fortunoff Backyard Store comes in – from dining and lounging to gettin’ real cozy by the fire pit, they’ve got tons of options to suit up any outdoor space. We scrolled through their site and found 12 fabulous pieces that will certainly help you step up your backyard decor game!

Scroll on to shop the best outdoor furniture finds from Fortunoff Backyard Store!

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Castello Teak 3-Piece Sofa + Coffee Table

This stunning cushioned set comes complete with one long sofa, an individual seat, and a coffee table so everyone can gather 'round. You can also shop it in three other colors so you get the perfect fit for your space.

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Ventura 7-Piece Combo Dining Set

Everyone will have a seat at the table with this luxe dining set. It seats 6 total and ensures the utmost comfort with breezy PVC slings to sit on and weather-tested materials to last you years and years.

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Stainless Steel Gas Patio Heater

Chilly nights are no match for this patio heater. Heating up to 250 square feet with gas power, having this tower on your patio or in your backyard means you don't ever have to sacrifice comfort to get outside. Our fave feature is the built-in wheels that make rearranging easy!

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Farmhouse 3-Piece Sofa + Coffee Table

This farmhouse-style soft + coffee table set is just oozing comfort and class. Made of durable recycled high-density polyethylene, this set gives the look of painted wood without all the maintenance of painting or staining. All the while, this set resists any food and beverage stains it may come across.

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South Beach Chaise Lounge

Who doesn't love a good chaise? This adjustable and stackable lounge chair is fitted with a breathable material suitable for all seasons. It'll be your BFF for springtime outdoor reading sessions, summer afternoons spent tanning, and scorching-hot pool days.

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Terrafab Faux Stone Gas Fire Pit

For cooler temps, fire up your very own fire pit! This piece takes the hard work out of starting a fire so you can expedite your way to total comfort. It comes ready with a durable PVC cover and lava rocks for a fun, real feel.

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Chateau 3-Piece Bistro Set + Table

This adorable set just whisked us away to the whimsical terraces of Paris! If you're looking to make a magical escape out of your outdoor space, this trio will be perfect. The cast aluminum is lightweight, making any rearranging you want to do super simple. The circular bistro table is even fitted with an umbrella hole that's compatible with any of Fortunoff Backyard Store's umbrella models.

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Sonoma Husk 7-Piece Outdoor Dining Set + Table

This 7-piece set is ideal if you wish to seat larger groups for outdoor brunches, lunches, dinners, and more! Each piece is expertly constructed to withstand weathering and UV rays so it looks just as great as they day you bought it. We love that the chairs are also easily stackable for off-season storage!

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Tivoli 5-Piece Swivel Bar Set

If a high-top is where your heart lies, you've gotta check out this 5-piece set. It's one of Fortunoff Backyard Store's sturdiest, thanks to the heavyweight sand cast aluminum frame. Decorative by nature, you'll adore just looking at this set just as much as you adore sitting in it!

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Espresso Wicker Gas Patio Heater

Delivering even heat with a cylindrical design, this patio heater does it all in style with a sleek wicker tank cover and pyrex glass chamber for visual effect.

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Tulum 3-Piece Sofa

Prepped and ready with a one-seater, two-seater, and three-seater, everyone at your family gathering or friend-filled party will be able to enjoy the plush cushions on this sofa set! You can snag it in this calming blue hue or opt for a more neutral tan color.

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San Lucas 3-Piece Cuddle Beds Contour Sectional

As a cozy hybrid between a chair and a bed, this sectional is perfect for daytime naps or lounging out by the pool on a summer afternoon. The cushions are resistant to UV rays, fading, mold, mildew, and stains, so they'll always look super stunning.

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You've seen Adam Brody in The O.C. You've seen Adam Brody in Nobody Wants This. But you've never seen him like this. In his new Super Bowl commercial with Pringles, the actor and all-around heartthrob recruits the most unlikely of suspects to help replenish his Big Game snacks: mustaches. Yep, you read that right so I'll let it hang in the air for a moment longer. We talked to the actor about his favorite Super Bowl snacks and the one thing he's excited for in Nobody Wants This season 2.

Here's what Adam Brody had to say about Pringles and Nobody Wants This (two of the most important things in my life, TBH).

Of course, the most pressing question I have after watching this ad is whether we'll see Adam grow a mustache? "Yes," he tells Brit + Co over email. "When time permits, a mustache will be grown." Victory!

Now while the Pringles logo is incredibly recognizable, nothing's as tasty as their variety of flavors (while I'm a sour cream and onion gal, Adam prefers the original flavor), nor as fun as putting two chips in your mouth to make a duck beak. And considering Adam also adds his favorite Super Bowl snack is "fistfuls of guacamole," now I'm also craving a Pringles and guac combo. What can I say? I'm feeling adventurous.

Pringles

While Adam Brody's Pringles ad has instantly become an iconic Super Bowl commercial, fans everywhere are excited to see him onscreen again as Noah in Nobody Wants This season 2. And even though he "can’t say" what he's excited about in the upcoming episodes "because I literally don’t know," the actor does admit he's most excited for "the high jinks that I am sure will ensue."

Until then, I'll just be rewatching season 1 and continuing my first-watch of The O.C. — and maybe just maybe daydreaming about what Noah and Seth Cohen might do if they ever met? Unfortunately, this is a reunion Adam's not too sure about: "That’s too much Adam Brody for my taste."

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