Sometimes the little things can make all the difference in your stress management. Here's 18 stress relief tips you can do today to help you melt away the stress and break free from the tightness, tension, and anxiety you feel.

Lie in bed and just listen to the rain. Close your eyes and hear each drop as it patters on your roof and your window.

Dry off with towels warmed in the dryer. Nothing feels quite as nice as a toasty warm towel when you first step out of the shower.

Hold hands when walking with your loved one. I can't say enough about how physical contact can instantly reduce stress.

Make a surprise call to an old friend. This is a great tactic and fun to do. It's amazing how catching up will brighten your day.

Engage in purposeful, stimulating conversation. Deep chats tend to relax the mind and engage the sense, thereby reducing stress.

Spend the day at the beach -- any time. The sand...the waves...the gulls...the smells....all a natural relaxer.

Make good on your promised favor. Do what you said you would and you'll not only feel great, but make someone else's day as well.

Tell the new guy your Inside jokes. Remember how it felt being the new guy? Talk about stress! Don't let it happen to others.

Kiss and make up. Reconciliation is one of the world's most wonderful stress reducers. Practice it often.

Plant that first kiss. (Any kiss.) Wow--talk about magic! And those butterflies are a good sign that you're very relaxed.

Spend time with puppies, babies, and kittens. Just a look can often transform a short tempered stress bomb into a blubbering idiot in seconds.

Give up your parking space for today. Do unto others...just one of a boatload of stress relief tips you'll find in the bible.

Sip on a hot chocolate. Who cares if it's July? There's warmth in the cups...and not only the kind that warms your tummy, but your soul as well.

Take that surprise road trip. Getting away is easier than you think--and more fun! Just toss a change of clothes in the car and go for it. Talk about freeing!

Swing on a swing. Nothing brings back the joy of a carefree childhood like a swing. (Plus, it's still a LOT of fun!)

Fall in love all over again. Grab him or her and get romantic. It's nature's way of stress relief.

Go to a really good concert. Nothing beats the energy and vibe of a live show. So dance, scream, clap and have a blast!

Bake homemade cookies for the entire office. They'll love you for it...and you'll feel fabulous for doing it.

Take at least 5 of the stress relief tips and implement them today. You'll be surprised how great you'll feel tonight!