We're all too familiar with the saying "Keep calm and carry on" (and all its reincarnations). But while we'd love to soldier on amidst stressful issues involving work, family, and friends, it's just as important to take a break. We are humans after all—not soulless robots!

The moment you find yourself breaking apart at the seams, pause and take a deep breath. Got that? Good. Now, find yourself a de-stressing activity by browsing through the gallery below.

(Photo by Manuela de Pretis via Flickr Creative Commons)