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Celebrity-approved tips for coping with stress

Are you starting to feel the pressure of exams or just life in general? Is the stress getting you down? Well fear not, because we’re here to help, with some celebrity-approved de-stressing tips that might just help you chill out.

From to Kylie Jenner, here’s how your favourite stars keep their stress under control.

Justin Bieber

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In a fan interview with Seventeen, Justin said his favourite way to relax is to "watch movies and hang out with my friends." There’s nothing like a good film to help you zone out, eh, Biebs?

Kylie Jenner

It’s all about music and alone time for Kylie Jenner when she gets stressed. "I put my headphones in and just sit by myself and listen or find a quiet space," she told HuffPost Teen. "Every time I start to get worked up over something I just think to myself, 'Is this really going to matter in my life tomorrow, in an hour, in a year?' You just can't get stressed about the little things 'cause it's just not worth it at the end of the day."

Angelina Jolie

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Colouring books for adults have become more and more popular in recent years, and someone who knows the benefits is Angelina Jolie. She likes to de-stress by "sitting on the floor with the kids colouring for an hour, or going on the trampoline.

“You do something you love, that makes you happy, and that gives you your meditation. But I think it's good I'm not somebody who needs quiet moments because I never get them. They're very rare."

Michelle Obama

The former First Lady sings the praises of exercise for helping her stay calm. Speaking to Marie Claire, she said, “If I’m ever feeling tense or stressed or like I’m about to have a meltdown, I’ll put on my iPod and head to the gym or out on a bike ride.”

Kendall Jenner

Model Kendall is constantly working and travelling, so it’s understandable that she needs a tried and tested way of de-stressing, which she can do anywhere. "My way to de-stress is either listening to music or talking to my sister, Kourtney,” she told HuffPost Teen. “She's going to teach me how to meditate and that should help a lot.”

Kourtney does definitely seem like the calmest Kardashian!

Demi Lovato

Demi Lovato

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tried a digital detox to de-stress and found that it worked wonders. “I haven't used my cell in three months!” she told Self magazine. “Subconsciously, it was a crutch. When a room gets quiet, what do you do? Grab your phone! Now I can sit and have conversations with people.”

Lena Dunham

Girls creator Lena meditates on the regular to maintain good mental health. “Meditation has made it possible for me to weather certain challenges and storms and public moments that I didn’t ever imagine would be in my life,” Lena told The Huffington Post. “It gathers me up for the day and makes me feel organised and happy and capable of facing the challenges of the world, both internal and external.”

Justin Timberlake

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Speaking to Star magazine back in 2013, revealed some of his best stress relievers. "I use everything as therapy,” he said. “I play golf, write songs, punch pillows." Three very varied methods, but all sound pretty effective to us!

Kate Winslet

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For someone as busy as Kate, it’s all about being prepared before stress can hit. "I plan everything in advance: who's dropping off [the kids], who's picking up. We have charts, maps, and lists on the fridge, all over the house. I sometimes feel like I'm with the CIA."

In 2017 Radio 1 & 1Xtra want to get you talking about what’s going on inside your head. is a year-long focus on mental health, giving you a platform to explore & discuss a broad range of issues. From dealing with pressure and stress around exams; to self-esteem, confidence & body image; to anxiety and depression – we’ll cover all areas of mental well-being.