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Life can get pretty stressful, and most of us can't exactly afford weekly massage sessions or spa days to help release anxiety. But worry not — there are actually tons of super helpful soothing videos to help you sleep and relax online that are 100 percent free of charge, and that are often led by some super legitimate relaxation gurus.

And making time for stress release is more important than you might think. According to the Mayo Clinic, the more regularly we feel stressed, the harder it is for our bodies to return to our normal "non-stressed" state, meaning that our bodies can become full of stress hormones like adrenaline and cortisol even in low stress situations. This flood of hormones can lead to high blood pressure, sleep problems, heart issues, and even certain forms of cancers.