Taking time to laugh out loud. Talking to people who actually understand what you are going through. Giving advice to people who need help. These are my go to solutions for stress. I know that it may sound counter-productive to offer help when you feel like you are not in control of your own life, but it really does help a lot. Also ask for help if you need it, I still struggle with this but I found out that most people actually want to help you but don't really know what to do. Be specific like "can you please bring me some lunch tomorrow" or whatever you need. You can't really stop stress from coming into your life unfortunately and no amount of meditation is going to change that. Feeling like you are helpful and have a purpose helps you to feel like you have more control over your life though. And laughing out loud is the best stress relief because laughing reduces your adrenaline and cortisol levels and boosts your dopamine and serotonin

I plant in my garden, I create art and help feed people who need groceries

I recently started coloring adult coloring books. It helps to calm me down. Try it.....through Google Play.