The first product that comes to mind here is the StressEraser, which I mention in the sleep section.  It’s not cheap, but it does come with a 30-day guarantee (which you might not get if you buy one on eBay for $50 less).  The second thing that comes to mind is all the forms of physical activity that I mention on the exercise page - I’ve heard that the best thing you can take for your brain is not a supplement, but a jog!  (Though the Yogi’s might disagree...)  As for things that I haven’t already mentioned elsewhere...

Relaxation CD:

I mention in the sleep section that I really like Steven Halpern’s Sleep CD; his Effortless Relaxation CD is also excellent.  I mostly use it on planes and in the car (to diffuse traffic stress).  The music isn’t distracting, in part because it doesn’t have a beat.

Meditation CD’s:

I’ve resisted meditation for years because it seems like a major time sink.  I just haven’t felt the pull.  Then I listened to an audiobook by buddhist monk Matthieu Ricard and it got me thinking about meditation a little more.  Maybe if I could find a CD I liked to meditate to, I could do it every once and a while?   A great CD for meditation background music is Chakra Suite by Stephen Halpern (I am a fan of many of his CD’s).  To learn how to meditate, I recommend Meditation for Beginners by Jack Kornfield.

Meditation Cushion:

I went to a free drop-in meditation session at the San Francisco Buddhist Center, and one of the things I learned there is that meditating whilst sitting cross legged is a lot more comfortable if you just buy a cushion.  Particularly if you’re as inflexible as I am!

Catching Rays:

It’s tough to feel stressed after spending a day at the beach, isn’t it?  It’s amazing how good a little sun can feel.  If you can’t get to the beach (or you don’t have a pool in your backyard, or it’s winter...), you can get the same post-beach relaxation buzz from 7 minutes in a tanning salon.  Ask for a bed that has a mix of UVA and UVB light (it’s UVB rays that stimulate your body to produce vitamin D), and be sure to wear eye protection! 

David Allen:

David is the author of “Getting Things Done,” which provides a simple system for personal organization.  The key ideas are presented in the first two chapters.  A well-functioning organizational system does wonders for reducing stress levels.

Eckhart Tolle:

Oprah basically made his career, and his books can be repetitive, but the message bears repeating.  It’s hard to turn off mind chatter - some of us never do - but if you can you’ll feel a lot less stressed out.  I read The Power of Now when I was in University, and recently re-read the significantly shorter Practicing The Power of Now.  If you can get past the new age feel it’s a nice reminder of how to access a sense of stillness.

Learning to Breathe:

If you haven’t yet listened to the Tony Robbins “Energy” mp3 that I mention on the Health Homepage, I highly recommend it.  The breathing technique he describes is outstanding for increasing your energy.  Something I’m thinking of trying out is The Breathing Box - it’s a instructional kit that explains a 30 day program for training yourself to breathe more deeply and naturally.  Considering how much of your life is spent breathing... I think it’s worth investing some time to learn to do it properly!

If The Buddha Dated:

This is a little book that I have really enjoyed.  It’s full of ideas for making your relationship a process of spiritual growth.  If you’re past the dating stage, the author has another book called “If The Buddha Married.”