Beat Stress: Clench your muscles for a moment and then release. The idea is to first create muscle tension, then relaxation, to help provide physical relief.

Beat Stress: After a stressful day, watch funny video clips. They activate the part of the brain that delivers tranquillity and a calm physiological response.

Beat Stress: Express your feelings instead of bottling them up. If someone is bothering you, communicate your concerns in an open and respectful way.

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.