There are many ways stress can be reduced. Listening to music, focusing on other leisure activities , hanging out with supportive friends, reading or learning something new, exercising or meditating. Long term stress can be reduced by pinpointing the main source of stress and taking the necessary steps to eliminate the source. Once you feel like you are making progress towards getting rid of or overcoming the stressor you will automatically feel better. Even making a plan, say if you are in debt. Creating a financial plan can help you clear your head because you know that by following this plan you will get yourself out of that debt.
Being disciplined and following a productive daily routine as well as balancing things you love to do will lead to a more stress free time. Short term stress relief can come from anything that takes your mind off the topics that are causing the stress.
Overall, having a balanced routine can really help alleviate many stresses in life.