Beat Stress: Start a scrapbook. Scrapbooking helps you focus, which diverts you away from stressful and difficult emotions.

Beat Stress: Kiss or hug someone you love. The study shows that social support is a hugely effective stress management mechanism.

Beat Stress: Make a list of the important things you need to handle each day. Try to follow the list so that you feel organised and on top of things.

Beat Stress: Get the right amount of sleep. For most people, this is seven to nine hours a night. You need enough sleep to help you cope.

Beat Stress: Don’t run from your problems. This only makes them worse. Talk to your family and friends, and see if they can help.