Every individual has various means to cope up with different levels of stress experienced by him/her. Some person may find tranquil in listening to music, while the other may find it in travelling to some natural scenic place. The first step, I believe is to first calmly think about the root cause of ones stress and find out what activity helps you relieve it permanently, if possible. Writing ones problems on a sheet of paper, meditation, reading and also talking to a professional are some effective measures to manage stress.