Whether it’s at work or around the house, being stressed out can hinder your day. Sure, an hourlong massage or a weeklong vacation would do wonders to ease your stress. But what can you do to chill right now? Woman’s Day offers ways to beat stress in 60 seconds or less.

¢ Grab a toy: Keep inexpensive little toys at your desk – like a yo-yo or a Rubik’s Cube. When you’re stuck in a phone conversation that won’t end, put the caller on speakerphone and play for a minute to get your mind off the anxiety.

¢ Pop a prune: Snack on a couple of these. The healthy carbohydrates deliver a burst of energy and release feel-good serotonin. Prunes are also high in magnesium, which relaxes tension.

¢ Indulge in dark chocolate: Many of us reach for a candy bar when we’re stressed. The best choice? Dark chocolate. It contains PEA, a natural calming molecule and theobromine, a mild caffeine-like stimulant.

¢ Belly-breathe: Sit, stand or lie on your back with a pillow under your knees. Keeping your mouth closed, inhale slowly through your nose, expanding your belly. Open your mouth and exhale slowly, allowing your belly to sink back toward your spine. By focusing on your body’s center – your belly – you can shift attention from irritating thoughts.

¢ Rate your stress: Give your stress level a numerical score, from one (they’re out of your favorite ice cream at the store) to 10 (a death in the family). Rating your current stressful situation, especially compared to others you’ve survived, reduces it by putting it in perspective.

¢ Drop and give 20: Push-ups that is. Old-school calisthenics like push-ups get the heart pumping and the blood flowing, which has a tremendous impact on brain receptors that trigger stress signals.