Determine what type of music helps you to relax. Music can be incredibly personal, and different people will find different music relaxing. For example, one individual may relax listening to the most popular song on the radio, and for someone else classical music may be the only type of music that causes him to relax. Therefore, listen to several music genres to discover what type of music causes you to slow down and relax.
Create a playlist or CD of your favorite relaxation music. Play the music when you begin to feel stressed. Depending on whether you will be listening at work or home, make sure you have relaxing music close to you to listen to when you begin to feel stress.
Take a walk while you listen to the music, or relax in a chair. As you listen to the music, focus on your breathing and try to clear the mind of all negative thoughts and feelings.