Beat Stress: Try tea. By now, most of us know about the calming properties of chamomile tea. These days there are lots of options out there for calming teas.

Beat Stress: Recognising your personal stress triggers can help you to avoid them, deal with them better, and resist the build-up of negativity and anxiety.

Beat Stress: Munch some snacks. Foods that are high in carbohydrates stimulate the release of serotonin, feel-good brain chemicals that help induce calm.

Beat Stress: We cannot change the past or control the future. What we can do is deal with the here and now, so try to slow down and go with the flow.

Beat Stress: Prepare for the upcoming week. The weekend is a great time to spend a few moments planning your upcoming week.