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March 30, 2009

How Do You Chill?

Posted: 09:43 PM ET

...and don't say "in the fridge."  That'd sound like a bad pun, and you know we don't use those...

You could find tips for relaxing anywhere, but what we want to know today is how YOU stop stress.  Is it through scarfing candy, like you hear on Tuesday's show, or do you prefer to hit the trail or the ramp or the field or the court or the game or the book or the gym?

Let's say it's Friday afternoon and you've just finished final exams.  What do you do to unwind?

Carl Azuz, Anchor

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brandy   March 30th, 2009 10:03 pm ET

I would go to the mall and hang out with my friends, probably. Especially if final exams just ended. Then I would worry about what I got on the exams.

Courtney   March 30th, 2009 10:29 pm ET

I like to chill anywhere music is involved. You got tunes and I'm there.

Issa   March 31st, 2009 12:36 am ET

I chill by writing blogs to you CARL!

Isaac   March 31st, 2009 1:39 am ET

Candy wouldn't cheer me up, but it's really sweet tasting.

matt   March 31st, 2009 2:33 am ET

go outside man, i dare you to play dodge ball, in to studio!!

Harry   March 31st, 2009 5:55 am ET

I believe eating candies does help people to relieve stress because of sugar but they are so addicting. Also, when I think about the consequences, I would think about playing video games or doing exercise for my benefit.

Dale   March 31st, 2009 6:22 am ET

well I will read to come down and i might make me something to eat

melissa   March 31st, 2009 6:55 am ET

I stop my stress by having ice cream with my friends or watching a movie with them. I think it helps because you feel more comfortable hanging out with the people you must enjoy.

Jo   March 31st, 2009 7:16 am ET

I just chill by playing video games and watching television like a couch potato, but it does take my mind off the thing I'm stressed about, even if my strategy is unhealthy.

annie   March 31st, 2009 8:03 am ET

Candy is good anytime!

Sean   March 31st, 2009 8:06 am ET

Candy is a good stress reducer not just because of the taste but because of the sugar low later on. Don't get me wrong, candy tastes great.

Tylerbeav   March 31st, 2009 8:10 am ET

I like to go to the movies or just lay around and listen to music when I'm stressed out.

Alex   March 31st, 2009 8:48 am ET

myself i don't fell that having an intake of candy lets me relax i relax by going outside running around and shooting baskets or just walking in the woods because stress is something that comes from school and homework for me. candy just overloads you with surag and you can't calm down right after just take you stress outside and shoot some hoops is what I do.

David   March 31st, 2009 9:03 am ET

I like to lay by my open window in my room with my cat, Sam, curled up next to me.

Luke   March 31st, 2009 9:04 am ET

I love to go outside and play baseball with all my friends and forget school and concentrate on having fun with all my friends. we joke around and trash talk but it's all fun.

Adam   March 31st, 2009 9:04 am ET

I don't chill by eating candy. If I ate enough, I would end up looking as crazy as those news anchors. I relax by daydreaming for a few seconds.

Brett   March 31st, 2009 9:20 am ET

To chill out I watch a lot of TV and hangout with friends. Other times though I’ll go and work on my truck and what not just so I have something to focus on so that I do not go crazy. If I’m not doing any of that I’m generally reading something either out of a book or some type of article.

Hannah   March 31st, 2009 9:28 am ET

I think candy is a good way to chill. I love candy and it tastes good and it makes you feel better all the time. I LOVE CANDY!

Erin   March 31st, 2009 9:29 am ET

I was thinking of becoming a vet but now I want to own a candy store. If the economy was like this in twenty years The candy store would keep me out of stress. And I now for a fact candy comes me down but I gave it up for lent. Son now I am stressed almost 24/7.

Sayer   March 31st, 2009 9:29 am ET

I take my stress out in the batting cage, baseball season is finally here.

Kaianne   March 31st, 2009 9:30 am ET

I love candy and all, its really good. But it will make me fat so I try not to eat it. I have not have candy in a long time. I'd rather do something else.

Courtney   March 31st, 2009 9:30 am ET

That is the best way to release your stress; because if your parents are stressed and they buy candy the chances are you will get some too!

Addie   March 31st, 2009 9:30 am ET

Candy is delicious and takes your mind of the day. Of course it makes everyone feel less stressed.

Aimee   March 31st, 2009 9:30 am ET

I love candy, but i would rather just walk around outside and releive my stress or go to my room and listen to music.

Sarah   March 31st, 2009 9:30 am ET

It is good that Candy stores still have custormers, they are very lucky i know that lots of people would kill to have good job with custermers!

Lauren   March 31st, 2009 9:30 am ET

Well, it makes sense. Everyone loves candy so i'm sure that people love it even more now that the economy is so bad. They need something sweet!!!!!

Joey   March 31st, 2009 9:30 am ET

I think that candy is a good idea for releasing stress.

Izze   March 31st, 2009 9:30 am ET

I think candy is a great way to chill because its just so good candy is the best.

Melanie, Dakota   March 31st, 2009 9:30 am ET

If we all just eat candy were gonna get really really BIG. heeheh. But, candy is really really good. Candy is very unstressing!!!!!!!

Rachel   March 31st, 2009 9:34 am ET

yum

jayson   March 31st, 2009 9:36 am ET

Well i think candy is good but its also alot of sugar! but yah candy.

Jenn!!!   March 31st, 2009 9:39 am ET

When i'm like majorly stressed, I hang out with my little brother or my best friend. If that doesn't work, i guess lots of loud music and tons of food makes me feel better(:

chris   March 31st, 2009 9:41 am ET

i chill by reading a book

Letura   March 31st, 2009 9:48 am ET

I think candy is a good way to keep bussines booming Letura

tyler   March 31st, 2009 10:07 am ET

video games!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Drew   March 31st, 2009 10:08 am ET

I just play video games and be bond all the time.

Shawn   March 31st, 2009 10:08 am ET

well what i do to chill is go to the mall or sit down to read a book
ist my birth day today 3/31

Christina   March 31st, 2009 10:09 am ET

WHEN I` M NOT BUSY DOING MY HOME WORK OR READING, I` M PLAYING VIDEO GAMES AND WORKING ON MY CARS. :)

Anonymous   March 31st, 2009 10:09 am ET

korn rocks

Anonymous   March 31st, 2009 10:10 am ET

I chill when I am hanging out with my friends and when i am with my family

Samantha   March 31st, 2009 10:10 am ET

When I'm not in school i'm at home and when i'm at home I listen to my music. I also play on my ds. That is all I mostly do at home.

Crystal   March 31st, 2009 10:11 am ET

On a Friday I usually hang out with a friend and most likely go shopping. On Saturday I just hang out and just basically do the same thing I do on Friday and on Sunday I hang out with family and play games or go out to dinner.

Brittany   March 31st, 2009 10:17 am ET

I do something outside to chill. If I get really stressed, I just get up and go outside. Then I will either go for a walk and look at the settings, or I will play some kind of sport.

Katie   March 31st, 2009 10:36 am ET

What i do to unwind is go home and read my faverite book on my bed and just read and read and read.

L.K.S.   March 31st, 2009 10:36 am ET

I would unwind by reading a good book or eating candy or chocolate because I like to read and eat candy.

ryan   March 31st, 2009 10:42 am ET

I usually go home, go lay on my bed and GO TO SLEEP!

Carlos   March 31st, 2009 10:51 am ET

I like to play video games.

Philip   March 31st, 2009 10:51 am ET

I like to play video games all day! I also like to paint.

Maureen   March 31st, 2009 10:59 am ET

i lie to watch tv

Tyrell   March 31st, 2009 11:54 am ET

when i get home I usually play games,watch tv and eat

Alissa   March 31st, 2009 12:37 pm ET

I eat ice cream and candy, But mostly ice cream! xD I also just talk with one of my friends.

Leanna :)   March 31st, 2009 12:37 pm ET

"I love chocolate. I like milk chocolate. I like white chocolate. Not dark chocolate"

Madi   March 31st, 2009 12:38 pm ET

i personally love candy, but i don't eat it all of the time! i like to hang with friends or play sports, they definately take my mind off things!

kylee   March 31st, 2009 12:39 pm ET

i dont really like chocolate that much but i would rather hang out with friends or play sports

Jen Jen   March 31st, 2009 12:45 pm ET

I think candy relieves stress when you chew it, or suck on it.I know I sure did like to do similar things with various objects when I was little, and chewing on candy sure relieves my stress nowadays!

kara   March 31st, 2009 12:48 pm ET

i like to sit down and read a book sometimes i read outside .i love to hang out with friends and i like to get my toes done. i like to play b~ball. i also like to go with my family and help my grandpa. i love to go shopping. i also love to host parties i think it is fun to plan parties.the summer time is so fun because i get to do one of my favorite things that is swimming and going to the water park.that is what i love to do in my free time.

Bailey   March 31st, 2009 12:48 pm ET

Play basketball after school.Then I hit the softball feild for about 2 hours.After that I hang with my friends.Go shopping and ussaly we get our nails done.Have a cookout and go swiming.

Shelby   March 31st, 2009 12:59 pm ET

I like sleeping on the couch after a long day of School or eating food...alot of food. I like food.

Shelby   March 31st, 2009 1:00 pm ET

I like sleeping on the couch after school. Or eating food...alot of food.

Koster   March 31st, 2009 1:10 pm ET

I would put gas in the truck and go drive around town

Alex   March 31st, 2009 1:15 pm ET

I don't get to chill a lot because I work all the time but when I do have free time I like to work on cars.

Justin   March 31st, 2009 1:23 pm ET

walk throw throw the woods

Travis!   March 31st, 2009 1:26 pm ET

I go home and lay in bed and eat candy.

Nicholas   March 31st, 2009 1:26 pm ET

I just sit down eat some fries then get in a nice warm bath.

Jared   March 31st, 2009 1:26 pm ET

When I get home I usually just eat and watch t.v. then after about an hour go play basketball or go check my squirrel trap.

Benjamin   March 31st, 2009 1:27 pm ET

Eating Candy is awlsome

S@die   March 31st, 2009 1:27 pm ET

Oh yeah I do, I just kick my feet out and watch my Bridge to Teribithia.

Josh   March 31st, 2009 1:28 pm ET

I don"t normally chill but i play video games or workout sometimes i just go sit on the step outside on a nice or rainy day, i do lots of stuff. :D

Cody!   March 31st, 2009 1:28 pm ET

Carl I love candy and when i am sad i eat it and some how some way i get happy and i smile GO CHCOLATES

Mckenna   March 31st, 2009 1:28 pm ET

I believe candy makes people happy because it is something sweet and its so good.

John   March 31st, 2009 1:30 pm ET

I do what I do best... I Sleep... Zzzzzz..

Marshall   March 31st, 2009 1:30 pm ET

I chill by reading a book or turning on the TV fro a few minutes. After that I drink a cold drink.

Cailie   March 31st, 2009 1:30 pm ET

I like to chill in my game room with some candy,pop and a tv with cable! Talk about relaxing:)

frannie   March 31st, 2009 1:30 pm ET

when im stressed i go horseback riding its a good way to unwind

Karen   March 31st, 2009 1:30 pm ET

If I've just taken a really high stress test I'll usually go home and read, sleep, or watch a movie. Junk food is usually involved too :)

HANNAH!   March 31st, 2009 1:30 pm ET

I "chill" by, eating and sleeping ... :) Ya and reading ... and listening to music!

Brittany   March 31st, 2009 1:30 pm ET

I like to call my freinds and hang out at the mall

parker   March 31st, 2009 1:31 pm ET

i sleep

Ginger   March 31st, 2009 1:31 pm ET

I go some where els like a walk in the woods.

connor   March 31st, 2009 1:31 pm ET

video games, ride bike, watch T.V., eat, drink, sleep, computer.

Matt   March 31st, 2009 1:31 pm ET

I really like to hang out by either reading or playing outside. If you read chances are you will forget about your problems and relax. And if you play outside it will definitely relieve stress.

Austin   March 31st, 2009 1:31 pm ET

I chill by standing u and playing the Nentendo Wii. After that I usally go outside and play bascitball.

Kate   March 31st, 2009 1:31 pm ET

I like to sit and draw to chill out but chocolate helps when your sad or need something to do.

Homie   March 31st, 2009 1:31 pm ET

I chill with friends and a big yummy candy bar, it calms me, until my sugar rush...... Also i just swim, lap after lap. swimming is like sleeping. :)

caroline!   March 31st, 2009 1:31 pm ET

I EAT FOOD! or sleep or read or listen to music or anything i want to do!

Anabel   March 31st, 2009 1:31 pm ET

When I get home from school I eat, I am always hungry. Also I go outside sometimes.

J   March 31st, 2009 1:31 pm ET

To chill I just get a soda kick back on the couch and watch tv. maybe sometimes I will play on my guitar if I feel like it

Abby   March 31st, 2009 1:31 pm ET

I love to read!

Aijay   March 31st, 2009 1:32 pm ET

I like to spend my free-time by hanging out wiht my friends, or playing my Guitar Hero World Tour on my Wii!!! I especially LOVE watching CNN student news at home when we don't have school!

Mrs. Witter's Class   March 31st, 2009 1:33 pm ET

We like to: play outside, run away from school, hold my snake, play soccer, go swimming, play drums, jump on the trampoline, play DS, play with friends, play video games, spend time with animals/pets, watch my mom talk with my teacher and head over to gymnastics and wrestle with my brother...Basically JUST HAVE FUN!

Jordan   March 31st, 2009 1:38 pm ET

candy is yummy but not for a comfort food i like to sleep and play on my lap top

Marcus   March 31st, 2009 1:46 pm ET

I love candy my dad used to sell it I mean we had an entire garage full and we still have some of it. But to relieve stress I like to exercise until I'm sore.

kaye   March 31st, 2009 2:00 pm ET

i just go in my room and i listen to my music and if my room is dirty than i clean my room and listen to the music.

allyison   March 31st, 2009 2:02 pm ET

i think whenever your stressed we should write it down or talk it out with a another person

JORDAN   March 31st, 2009 2:02 pm ET

watch T.V &sleep.

Elizabeth   March 31st, 2009 2:03 pm ET

The way i chill out from stress is watching tv or getting on the internet. Sometimes i will listen to my ipod to calm my self down and get my mind off of the drama and other stuff going around. I do not stuff my face because that would make me very fat.

trevor   March 31st, 2009 2:03 pm ET

I normally hit the lake and try to catch a fish or 2.

nicole   March 31st, 2009 2:03 pm ET

i "chill" by sittin around talkin on the phone.Or i get on the computer.Also i get rid of stress by just going out side and walkin by myself.Most of the time i like to be with family or friends. :)

chandler   March 31st, 2009 2:04 pm ET

i normaly go home and ride my fourwheeler

anthony   March 31st, 2009 2:04 pm ET

me 2 chill i jus sit back and play my games or play wit my dog 2 help me relax all day long

marshall   March 31st, 2009 2:04 pm ET

I chill by playing videogames and riding fourwhellers and chating online

brooke   March 31st, 2009 2:05 pm ET

i chill by just trying not to think about it becouse its not good to
be mad at someone for to long.

kiara   March 31st, 2009 2:05 pm ET

i like 2 watch t.v.,grab a snack,then go chat on the phone with my bff.if not reading an good book.i might go outside and play with my friends

Greyson   March 31st, 2009 2:07 pm ET

well i like to watch t.v. and play basketball with my brother!

ashley   March 31st, 2009 2:07 pm ET

i think that i should talk to my mom cause she is the only one i can trust

Kendal   March 31st, 2009 2:08 pm ET

When i chill i just watch T.V.

melissa   March 31st, 2009 2:08 pm ET

When I mad or anger, Ieat candy. If Ido not have any candy Ilisten to my music on my mp3 player, when I have it, if I do not have it I listen to the radio.The reason I eat candy is because I am skinny!

anthony   March 31st, 2009 2:11 pm ET

i like 2 play basketball and play da game or chill outside wit my dog 2 relax ya dig

Quendarius   March 31st, 2009 2:12 pm ET

me chill I set back and relax and let my day go by.Other things is playin video games like i always do.Sometimes I go out side along and play basketball.But most of all is I well set down and watch tv and left some weights.YA DIGG

THATS ME

Dylan   March 31st, 2009 2:12 pm ET

What i do is i watch a funny t.v. show , or play video games or clean my room i also punch a pillow , i lock myself into my room and read , or listen to my favorite rock bands , and do flips on my trampoline , and call people to talk to.getting on myspace , watching cnn student news.listing to jokes , rideing my bike , getting good grades.but the most effectiveis tacking a vary long walk.

halei   March 31st, 2009 2:12 pm ET

i releave my stress by talkin on the phone! :] :P

sarah   March 31st, 2009 2:13 pm ET

That was so cool do not use in the frige lol

kearra   March 31st, 2009 2:13 pm ET

i chill by eatin and gettin on the computer oh yea,i forgot i sell candy

Tank   March 31st, 2009 2:14 pm ET

I like to play football,play grand theft auto,baseball,basketball with my brother.

nick   March 31st, 2009 2:14 pm ET

Thats easy lay on the couch and watch tv, and listen to my favorite music, and go outside and play with my dog.

angel   March 31st, 2009 2:14 pm ET

i chill by talking to my friends and playing on the computer!!!

Donterrious   March 31st, 2009 2:14 pm ET

what i do is go play the game with my little bro.after i play the game i like to go outside and play foootball.It seems to be relaxing for me and my brother or go rap with my stepdad or even watch the football game with my family.I even go down down to my grandparents.then i watch scifi with my grandad.Even go fishing+hunting with my uncle and my grandad. then i go over my dads house and have fun with my dad and my other little brother

joey   March 31st, 2009 2:15 pm ET

Well i usually go hunting because . I try to kill a dear .And the quite surrounding when your in the woods.

Ethan   March 31st, 2009 2:21 pm ET

If i fell stress, i try my best to calm down, and if i'm still stressed when by the time i get home from like school i change i hope on my X box, hope online and destory the other players in my way

Jake   March 31st, 2009 2:26 pm ET

I like to hang with my friends after something stressful. The funny guys like Eric and Devon will keep my mind on great things, and no more stress for me. I also like to play some sort of video game, such as RE5, or Street Fighter.

Eric   March 31st, 2009 2:27 pm ET

I like to write a lot or look at current events. Knowing what's going on in the world is important to become a more well-rounded person. More teens should become involved in activities.

Keyanna   March 31st, 2009 2:30 pm ET

I like to eat candy while staying in bed.

peter   March 31st, 2009 2:30 pm ET

i like to play kenx and i go on the computer

Pedro   March 31st, 2009 2:32 pm ET

I like to go on the computer to look up animal facts.

Ethan   March 31st, 2009 2:43 pm ET

when im stressed I just go hang out with friends and play video games. but when ime really stress ill go drink a cold soda =)

Teacher Nicci's Class   March 31st, 2009 3:00 pm ET

The popular vote in class was to do some form of exercise, whether it be to run, bike or skateboard. Candy adds a short burst of energy but leaves you feeling just as stressed and even more tired in the end.

George   March 31st, 2009 3:33 pm ET

I usually just sit down or go outside to relax. Once in awhile I'll be stressed enough to have a mini-Resse Cup or something, but not alot.

Schills   March 31st, 2009 4:13 pm ET

I usually go lift with a few of my friends and then after that I usually play some video games and text some people or just lay around and chillax

CJ   March 31st, 2009 4:19 pm ET

the candy thing like i said b-4 it's the best thing thats happened to mankind and i think it's great that the sales are zoooming upwards!

Dustin   March 31st, 2009 4:21 pm ET

I usually go up to my room and watch tv or play videogames.

Marissa   March 31st, 2009 4:35 pm ET

When I get home from school after a big exam, I usually just plop down right in front of my wonderful TV in my room and play some good old video games, like Animal Crossing or Zelda. Something with good music that's just nice to play through.

aaron   March 31st, 2009 4:38 pm ET

I just chill at my friends

Noah   March 31st, 2009 4:44 pm ET

Candy makes almost everyone happy including myself and I would love to just sit back, relax, open a coke, and have some chocolate.

justin   March 31st, 2009 4:47 pm ET

I have no doubts in the candy remedy, but when it comes to calming nerves reading an incaptavating book or creating the words of my own novel takes the cake.

Jenna   March 31st, 2009 4:54 pm ET

I have turned to candy a lot these days, but I dance every day, and that helps me forget everything in the outside world.

Kira   March 31st, 2009 4:55 pm ET

Maybe these people just have a sweet tooth now you never know when it will strike.

Jess   March 31st, 2009 5:03 pm ET

Well technically we can't chill in the fridge but we can chill in the snow or outside at five in the morning. But personally curling up in a cold room with music and a good book or just taking a break with a hot shower is relaxing enough.

Matt   March 31st, 2009 5:03 pm ET

I LIKE CHOCOLATE!!!!!!!
I think That Chocolate Could Be Consider as a Stress Reviler . Cause is Always be consider as my Faviorte

Alexis from Mrs.Start Class   March 31st, 2009 5:15 pm ET

yiu can chill by eating candy are take a warm shower and then watch tv!

Nck   March 31st, 2009 5:16 pm ET

I would most likely go out skating

Hali   March 31st, 2009 5:43 pm ET

On a Friday afternoon after hard stressful exams, I'd hit the beach. I'd have dinner with the friend. And somewhere in there we'd listen to our favorite music. Good enough for me!

lauryn   March 31st, 2009 5:45 pm ET

If I could eat candy every day I would, but I am already fat as a cow, and I am sure you would know all about that.

Emily   March 31st, 2009 5:55 pm ET

When I get home i do home work then get on the computer and talk to friends. I usally call me friends and start making plans for the up comming weekend.

Jake   March 31st, 2009 6:01 pm ET

I chill out when I'm stressed by playing my sax its my favorite thing to do.

Tyeisha   March 31st, 2009 6:10 pm ET

How I unwind is I either read a good book on my bed or I go sleep

kat   March 31st, 2009 6:44 pm ET

most of the time iam haning with buds but somtimes i go horse back riding ps people eat all that candy cause there stressed out 2nd core koczot

cortney   March 31st, 2009 6:46 pm ET

theres nothing like a good book to read or just chill out for a while!

bryce/brucey   March 31st, 2009 7:17 pm ET

i think candy can chill you because it is so good and it takes your mind off the stress that you have and you just think about how good the candy tastes and nothing else

Ariana   March 31st, 2009 7:18 pm ET

I would unwind by relaxing watching TV or reading a book. Then, to celebrate I would probably have a candy bar.

Robin   March 31st, 2009 7:36 pm ET

Once I get home I text , chill with friends , eat candy , and watch a good movie .

GYMMMY   March 31st, 2009 7:44 pm ET

Candy is good for short-term bliss. I find video games (non violent for becoming less stressed), TV, or movies are good for unwinding and tend to last longer than snarfing down a chocolate bar.

grace   March 31st, 2009 7:45 pm ET

i love cheese so that's how i chill

timothy   March 31st, 2009 7:56 pm ET

candy can sooth any savage beast inside and then just embrace it in a sweet goodness and thank you for not throwing a pun out yesterday

Tomy   March 31st, 2009 8:20 pm ET

I know candy helps my mom because she always comes to my room and eats all of mine!

Chilton   March 31st, 2009 8:25 pm ET

I talk to friends. It's really a great way to let everything out to someone you can trust. Or I play my guitar... I write songs about my life... they suck though.
What do you do Carl?

Tucker   March 31st, 2009 8:30 pm ET

Normally, I just watch T.V. or read a good book.

T.J.P.   March 31st, 2009 8:32 pm ET

I enjoy my weekend!

Travis   March 31st, 2009 8:32 pm ET

by just having fun and playing sports

Rei   March 31st, 2009 8:59 pm ET

I would chill by watching CNN Student News!!!!!!

Kassie   March 31st, 2009 9:26 pm ET

I chill by either just sitting outside (when nice out) it helps me relax and just think about nature. I also listne to music. I'll just be rocking out in my backyard and people are just staring.

vignessh   March 31st, 2009 9:26 pm ET

I think candy is comfortable in the troubling economy but you have to watch the candy prices

Camryn (aka squitito!)   March 31st, 2009 9:44 pm ET

Frankly I find chocolate and candy very relaxing!!!! AND FUN! AND DELICIOUS!!! AHHHHH!!! I LOVE IT!!!!
But I think the thing that calms me down most would to be to play with Rubik's cube!!! I used to just mess around with it for a few seconds at my friend's house and get frustrated with them, but then I took time (5 minutes more like it) and got a one side done and and I was like "OMG!! I did'nt throw it across the room!" And ever since then they have been relaxing!!!!
(candy!)

G-Check   March 31st, 2009 10:08 pm ET

i play softball what my team and than go home and sit on the couch and eat and watch NCIS and HOUSE yhea that's def how i chill u know lol

Miranda   March 31st, 2009 10:40 pm ET

I like to just sit somewhere and listen to music. I cant go any where and NOT listen to music. Whenever I am sad or really mad, I listen to some music, and it calms me...

Keegan   March 31st, 2009 10:45 pm ET

I mostly play with my best friends and play basketball with my family and I sometime I watch TV.

Jayce   March 31st, 2009 10:53 pm ET

What I do to relax is play some video games. My favorite console is the xbox360. But sometimes it can get frustrating! loolololololololololol!!!

QuinnS.   April 1st, 2009 1:51 am ET

I chill just by hanging out with friends. i play different sports as basketball and football with them after school

Rhianna   April 1st, 2009 10:03 am ET

well although alot of people choose to eat chocloate to help relax them, I find playing sports or going outside to hang with my neighbors and shoot some hoops. BUT I dont think that's for everyone say maybe chocolate is a good idea...lol

Melissa   April 1st, 2009 10:49 am ET

Reading a book is usually best for me, and eating all that candy and food is just unhealthy. Most people shouldn't use food as a comfort item, otherwise they may become overweight.

Candy   April 1st, 2009 11:18 am ET

Well what i do to chill is to read a book, hang out with my friends or go to the mall. what would you do?

jessica   April 1st, 2009 12:20 pm ET

I chill by going swimming in the rain! Although it sounds weird it very cool to see the rain falling under water.

Karisa   April 1st, 2009 1:23 pm ET

I relax by listening to calming music. Some people relax by getting a massage. I don't really scarf down candy do release stress.

Makayla   April 1st, 2009 1:23 pm ET

Afterschool I would go hang out with friends or relax in the bathtub. The most relaxing thing for me to do is to sit and read my book. What is your favorite thing to do Carl?

Elizabeth   April 1st, 2009 1:23 pm ET

What I usually do is either grab a book on a nice day and sit outside, or I go for a walk all by myself out in a field. If none of that works, that's when I bring out the candy!

parker   April 1st, 2009 1:23 pm ET

I love candy and I think it helps with stress I eat a lot of candy maybe thats why my dad calls me the "candy man"

Jessica   April 1st, 2009 1:24 pm ET

To release my stress I like to go outside and sit on the ground and write in my journal. It makes me relax and it also helps me to concentrate on something different than my stress. I also like to sit down with a book and read.

L*OG@N   April 1st, 2009 1:24 pm ET

I normally chill on the weekends by baking cookies, or something like that. On the weekdays though I am normally after school doing sports especially since right now is track and softball season. Then when I get home from school I go outside and practice my sports or something like that. I also really like to read when I get bored.

*Katie*   April 1st, 2009 1:29 pm ET

Yeah candy and chocolate is good it is not the way I like to relax. I would WAY rather chill in the sun and get a good tan than have a candy bar. I also do sports and just hang with my friends to chill.

alee   April 1st, 2009 1:51 pm ET

by haning out with friends texting and talking on my cell

myah   April 1st, 2009 1:52 pm ET

i text friends and other things its really relaxing to me and i enjoy it. if I'm not texting I'm reading those are really the only things i do!!!

JERRICA!   April 1st, 2009 1:53 pm ET

I DO LOVE CANDY, BUT IT MAKES ME HYPER. AND THE WAY I RELAX IS TAKING A LONG BATH OR WATCHING MY FAVORITE T.V. SHOW OR MOVIE!!!!!

Shay   April 1st, 2009 1:55 pm ET

I mostly go to the massage therapist every moth but... I do love to get a good book and sit down and read with some candy everyone loves candy.

tyler   April 1st, 2009 2:16 pm ET

i hope they have less school days but more time in Az. .
more work time and fun.

Bill   April 1st, 2009 2:29 pm ET

When i get stressed i go to my room to chill. I sometimes read a book but a lot of times i just scream into my pillow or right my thoughts down.

Holli   April 1st, 2009 2:56 pm ET

I usually go on the computer and watch the latest episode of cnn student news if I missed it at school.

Daniel   April 1st, 2009 3:58 pm ET

Hey Carl I know it a little late but my journalism class just pulled the best prank on our school. We made an entirely fake newspaper with fake articles and things like word searches with no words in it. The entire school was pranked. We all managed to keep it under raps for 2 weeks and it all came together. It was definitely one of the best pranks ever pulled off by journalist. Just wondering if you could shout that out on CNN because we think the whole thing was pretty great.

Jessie   April 1st, 2009 4:07 pm ET

I either hang out with my friends or go for a relaxing bike ride through my neighborhood.

Herbert   April 1st, 2009 4:28 pm ET

I would so chill by watching tv and going on the computer and playing online games and watching cnn news and stuff like that. Also i love pepermints there tasty like a lifesaver.

Kari   April 1st, 2009 6:34 pm ET

This may sound crazy but anything to do with history can take my mind off the days troubles and just help me relax. There is something about studying how people used to live and comparing it with how live now that I just can't get enough of. It makes me happy that I got to go and take that final instead of putting in a 10 hour work day for less than one buck a day like kids used to back before there where labor laws.

Matt   April 1st, 2009 6:38 pm ET

I play video games. I also play baseball and get exercise and get ready for the weekend!!!

raznok3   April 1st, 2009 6:59 pm ET

i play my xbox :D

Kira   April 1st, 2009 7:06 pm ET

I like to sit down on the couch with my cat and watch CSI.

Benjamin   April 1st, 2009 7:12 pm ET

I think that when people feel stressed, they could use some sweet treats to calm down and unwind. But, if you get worked up a lot, then it's time to hit the gym!

Haena   April 1st, 2009 8:21 pm ET

Well, Carl, if you want to relax... just take a nap. Just lay down and think about something great. Don't do something that needs hard thinking and lots and lots of energy. What do you do, Carl?

Utau   April 1st, 2009 8:31 pm ET

I go home and I write. I could also just go and lay on my bed, (My bed's comfortable I like lieing on it!) and if I've just finished exams? Most likely i won't relax, I go home and do homework... *Sigh*

Dezy   April 1st, 2009 9:20 pm ET

The way I "chill" is with my friends usualy at my house, their house, or maybe even at school. But at our houses we watch happy movies (and eat chocolate!).

Destiny   April 1st, 2009 9:25 pm ET

I either eat chocolate or watch happy movies with my friends. My advice for anyone would be......... hang out with people who loves to be around you. And don't forget to eat chocolate!

Chantelle   April 1st, 2009 9:48 pm ET

I like to chill by watching TV, sometimes for 3 to 4 hours! Talking to friends, dancing, pigging out on food, watching movies, hanging out with family, music, and my hamster all get me out of my stressed mood!

Kaitlin   April 1st, 2009 11:40 pm ET

Well as much fun as going to the mall and hanging with friends is, we don't have any good stores in our teensy little town so i am forced to read, watch tv, play bball, and all that stuff that kid's don't do.

jeff   April 2nd, 2009 2:05 am ET

When i want to unwind and get unstressed i go and hangout with my friends. We either go outside and be active or chill in the house and play video games. Either one of these things really help me forget about the stress because im to bust having a good time.

Cheyanne   April 2nd, 2009 10:14 am ET

What I do to make stress go away is get my animals in my room an get them ready for a long walk an get their things around an ask me mom an then go to the lake for a long walk for about two hours to the lake an spend time around the lake an then walk home a give them a bath an then eat dinner an then go to bed if I don't have any home work....

Matthew   April 2nd, 2009 10:34 am ET

i chill by watching tv and by playing videogames LUIGI ROX mario sux

Adolfo   April 2nd, 2009 10:36 am ET

I chill by playing videogames for a couple hours. I helps me relax by forgeting all the stress that happened on the exam and just begin to have some fun to reward myself for a job well done

Jenna   April 2nd, 2009 10:44 am ET

i chill by taking a nap and listening to my favorite music then i get my favorite snck............................ A HONEY BUN YAAAAAAAAAAAY!!!!!!!!!!!!

Brielle   April 2nd, 2009 10:45 am ET

When I relax and relieve stress I write. I write poetry or how I feel. When I write how I feel I only write the first letter of each word. I do that so that when I read it over I don't remember what I was mad about. For example, if I was mad about how much homework I had I would write I H T M H W! That means I had too much homework. I also relax by listening to music. My music is my life. I turn on my pink Mp3 player and think. I also watch television, mostly comedy because I love to laugh and also make others laugh. I believe that laughter is the best medicine.

Cecilia   April 2nd, 2009 11:15 am ET

Pasta helps relieve stress. I read about it in a book for all girls, saying how pasta contains, I think it was enzymes that help you feel better and not stressed.

The way I chill is I read, draw, or just sit and think.

Banessa   April 2nd, 2009 12:28 pm ET

willI personally like to play sports.My favorite is soccer it feels great to play a sport you love.

Zakiyyah   April 2nd, 2009 3:20 pm ET

If it were a Friday after taking the last of exams, I'd probably sleep or listen to my ipod, or watch tv.

Matthew   April 2nd, 2009 5:11 pm ET

i like to play vgs and watch tv. i am going to go over my friends house to play games.

Ericka   April 2nd, 2009 6:17 pm ET

When I want to chill I get on my computer and watch CNN student news. It totally relieves my stress.

Ericka   April 2nd, 2009 6:23 pm ET

When I want to relieve stress I sit down at my computer and watch CNN student news. Hearing your cheesy puns TOTALLY relieves all my stress!

Campbell   April 2nd, 2009 10:12 pm ET

The way I (chill) is when I become "allergic" to homework and so I don't have to do it!!!! Then I do everything not invovling homework!

Link   April 3rd, 2009 1:32 am ET

I typically hope on the computer and vege out on the internet, music, games, funny videos, all of the above.

k   April 3rd, 2009 6:11 am ET

I palying with friends. The friends make me happy. And second listen the music because the music make me relax.

Keisha   April 3rd, 2009 10:56 am ET

I like to chill anywhere music is involved. You got tunes and I’m there.

Madi   April 3rd, 2009 12:43 pm ET

when i get home i like to hang out with my friends.for several hours

jesse   April 3rd, 2009 12:43 pm ET

our class is finaly done with the aims. YES!!!!! im going to mexico to chill or i might stay hear to play vid games.

Hannah & Alice   April 3rd, 2009 12:45 pm ET

Alice- I love to call up some friends maybe hang out. I also love to read because it takes me to a totally different planet that lets me forget all of my worries and troubles. Sometimes I will go outside but I have to say my major stress reliever is definetly reading!

Hannah- I am involved in alot of sports/activities.....Karate, Gymnastics, Volleyball, etc. I also play the trombone! Alice and I always hang out and that is my anti stress reliever.

Tomer   April 3rd, 2009 12:46 pm ET

I like to solve riddles in my free time. I solve them every hour of the day.

Michael   April 3rd, 2009 12:46 pm ET

When I need to chill I just sit down and watch tv.

Teresa   April 3rd, 2009 12:46 pm ET

Whene i get home from school i hangout with my friends and wene im done playing outside with them i go inside and do my chores!!!!!

Z   April 3rd, 2009 2:48 pm ET

Three things,

Candy,

Computer,

and

Billy Mays?

(He cracks me up)

(Espcially when people mix clips to do a parody.)

XP

Andrew   April 3rd, 2009 2:54 pm ET

Well, to chill out for me, I normally call a friend, play some video games, or shoot some hoops. The stresses of the week can really get to me sometimes and those three things really seem to help me chill.

Cloe   April 3rd, 2009 10:59 pm ET

I sit down in my big brown chair and switch on my Wii. Now THAT'S relaxing!

Da hyun   April 4th, 2009 3:51 am ET

I want to unwind by eat sweet thing such as candy, and hang out with friends. When I eat sweet thing, I feel better than before. Candy can release stress and makes me to forget bad thought. Also when I hang out with my friends, I want to relax with my friends.

ahn   April 4th, 2009 4:51 am ET

Sleeping, and eating sweet things for relieve the stress. I always sleep when I am furious. And I eat a lot of sweet things when I prieview the test. Test always makes me ill humor so I want eat sweet things.

jaehyun   April 4th, 2009 7:32 pm ET

Many people say candy relaxes them. But I don't like sweets, I like to releave stress by hanging out with friends, or playing computer games

Jade   April 4th, 2009 9:10 pm ET

Umm.. I would play with my friend and go to karaoke in Lafesta and sing many popular music. Or play baseball with boys.

minjae   April 5th, 2009 4:46 am ET

I usually sleep for many hours instead of hanging out with friends. I think it is not late to go to a mall or theater after having my own break time.

Elizabeth   April 5th, 2009 6:45 pm ET

My way to chill is by reading a good book on the couch. You can leave without going anywhere.

DaSeul   April 6th, 2009 3:13 am ET

I mostly have time with my friends. That makes me relaxed and i can relieve the stress. Just hanging out with them makes me happy and fun,

steven   April 6th, 2009 8:45 am ET

After my exams, I usually do many things. Sometimes I'll go home and turn on the T.V..(Which my mom might not like). Other times I go home and ride my bike. Or I'll go and play soccer with friends. Anything to keep me from bickering with siblings!

Cody   April 6th, 2009 8:45 am ET

I listen to music and ride my bike alot. But most of the time i sleep. I dont know, I'll roam around my neighborhood too when im bored.

Jeremiah   April 6th, 2009 8:55 am ET

To "chill" I like to sit down and read a good book. Two good books I just read were "Tunnels" and the following book "Deeper". Either that or I play online games. It's really fun to play Fantastic Contraption, and the Powder Game online.

Jess   April 6th, 2009 8:55 am ET

Sitting in the fridge sounds cool "Ha ha". But really a great way to relax for me would be to curl up with a great book. Also sitting up on the roof of my house watching the clouds go by is very relaxing (as long as you don't fall off! )

CJ   April 6th, 2009 8:55 am ET

I usually spend my time out side with air soft guns.When I am inside though i usually play some kind of board game like Risk or Aggravation.Other than that i sleep and eat and hang out with friends ^^

Hunter   April 6th, 2009 9:00 am ET

I chill by sitting back remote, drink, and laptop in hand playing some video games. Just laying back on my bed with some cartoons, Kool-aid, and the internet. I usually end up watching something that'll give me a good laugh. Also Watermelon-Kiwi is the BEST Kool-aid.

Paige   April 6th, 2009 9:00 am ET

To chill after finals I would probably relax and listen to music. As long as it's not quiet, because I dont think I'd be able to stand any more silence then we already have while we are taking finals. Either that or I would hang out with some friends at the mall.

CK   April 6th, 2009 9:27 am ET

To unwind, I'd do something fun, but relaxing. After an exam or test, I'd probably head over to the beach with some friends, or see a movie. I would make sure i do something to get my mind off of school so i could just have a good time.

Ashraff   April 6th, 2009 9:28 am ET

For me chilling is clean and simple. I take a nap. I have very busy days and nights that seem to leave me tired all the time, so whenever i have a good 30 minutes to myself i take a nap to gain back my energy for a more productive day.

Jade   April 6th, 2009 11:30 am ET

I like to hang out with my friends by either reading or playing outside.Playing with friends, throwing rocks, playing baseball, watching movies, hanging out with family, listening to music, and my goldfish all get me out of my stressed mood!

clare   April 6th, 2009 12:31 pm ET

I relax by reading a book, playing basketball, or hanging out with frieinds. I hang out with friends the most though.

joe   April 6th, 2009 2:09 pm ET

i would just relax by playing for the rest of the weekend.

the beast   April 6th, 2009 2:10 pm ET

to chill i hang out with friends watch sports center and play baseball well only monday, wednesday, thursday, and saturday. but my favorite is play video games :)

Jake   April 6th, 2009 2:10 pm ET

i just kick back and relax by watching T V

Grant   April 6th, 2009 2:11 pm ET

I usually just chat with friends online or listen to music. Either that or a practical joke on someone is always good and hilarious! Or i just call up friends and go hang out. Watching my dog chase anything that moves is hilarious too!

Adam   April 6th, 2009 2:13 pm ET

I like to just unwind and flop on the couch and watch tv or take a nap for a half hour

anish   April 6th, 2009 2:14 pm ET

l would just eat and play for the rest of the weekend. plus cnn is a great site because i like tahis sight

rko37   April 6th, 2009 2:15 pm ET

i take my stress out on jim, billy,fred and joe

Danica   April 7th, 2009 8:04 am ET

I go to the movies and chill in the pool :)
!!!!That my way chill out!!!!!!

Francie   April 7th, 2009 10:07 am ET

I'd plop down on the couch and grab my favorite snack and relax infront on the tv to give myself a break!

Alexandra   April 7th, 2009 10:19 am ET

I would hang out outisde with my friends and take a breather in the fresh air.

Lia   April 7th, 2009 10:29 am ET

How I unwind is I would watch a good movie or talk on the phone to one of my friends or close relatives another good way is to read a good book.

savannah   April 7th, 2009 10:47 am ET

i would go home and sleep all the pressure off sounds like such a great idea..

Sophia   April 7th, 2009 2:29 pm ET

I like to relax by going swimming in my pool.

Kayla   April 7th, 2009 4:48 pm ET

To relax, to me is a combination of three simple things: nature, friends, and music!!!!!!!

Caleb   April 7th, 2009 9:43 pm ET

When i chill i listen to music and i listen to a song that will put me in the mood i want to be in.

Chris   April 8th, 2009 8:29 am ET

I like to chill by sitting down outside, enjoying the fresh air with a nice glass of ice cold lemonade.

Hailey   April 8th, 2009 10:43 am ET

I just eat CANDY and JUNK FOOD ALL DAY!!!! I NEVER EVER SHARE MY CANDY!! I NEVER WILL EITHER!!!!! HEHE!!!!! ;) ;) ;)

Aaliyah   April 8th, 2009 11:05 am ET

I think a good wat to chill is to hang out with some friends and go to the mall.

Hayeon   April 8th, 2009 1:28 pm ET

I like to hang out with my friends, window shopping, play computer games, and I would like to go to the movies with my friends.

Abby   April 8th, 2009 3:05 pm ET

When I relax I like to take naps and read good books with a blanket in front of a fire. That's the best way for me!!!

Samer   April 8th, 2009 6:03 pm ET

How do i chill i would talk on the phone during the relaxation on the couch. Boy doesn't the couch fell cool

Jose'   April 8th, 2009 6:10 pm ET

i'd probably draw while listening to "Poker Face" by Lady Gaga and "Viva La Vida" by Coldplay while drawing anime and cartoons and stuff. The tunes just seem to improve my drawing. It's so soothing and peaceful.

Jieun   April 9th, 2009 4:18 am ET

i go to the movies and relax by watching T V.

J.R.   April 9th, 2009 9:22 am ET

i would probably go hang with my friends at the skaate park

NEEKA   April 9th, 2009 11:51 am ET

TALK ON D PHONE,EAT,TAKE NAP AND WATCH A LIL TV

larry   April 9th, 2009 3:54 pm ET

I would run two blocks to make me sweat and lay down in the bath tub to make me chill

Lupita   April 9th, 2009 4:08 pm ET

I will go outside, scream or run away from were i am at. NOT INCLUDING SHOOL! But, if it was end of testings i would run away from were i am and "never" come back. JK=) I'll get busted if i do that when i am young and especially in school!!

Karalena   April 9th, 2009 5:30 pm ET

Relax and watch Cnn Student News on my IPod! I go and play outside or I act lazy and play on the Computer. And by the way, you do say bad puns sometimes Carl Azuz! But don't we all?

christina   April 10th, 2009 2:01 pm ET

i relax and do yoga its very peaceful... and i love the bad puns they are so funny.

Anonymous   April 12th, 2009 6:41 pm ET

I love your puns, they make our whole class laugh everyday.. lots of people say they hate them, but I know deep down they love them ;)

I talk to my friends a lot, and maybe go to a movie or hang out with someone!

Kaitlyn   April 13th, 2009 10:11 am ET

I chill in my room reading or I go outside to get a tan. It's fun, and i go outside and play volleyball or I will play with my brother and sister's.

Arturo   April 13th, 2009 12:02 pm ET

I would go to the mall hang with friends and play some video games

Evan   April 14th, 2009 9:51 am ET

Most people would say that they would go home and sleep, but i would go home and play my mmorpg (massive multiplayer online role playing game) with my friends. Either that or i would go somewhere with my friends because your friends are the people that make you the happiest (besides your family). Or if you don't feel like doing anything with people then take a walk and clear your mind (only if the weather is nice).

ruby   April 14th, 2009 12:43 pm ET

i relax by doing nothing all weekend. lol

Monica   April 14th, 2009 1:19 pm ET

I would loved to do what

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