Beat Stress: The herb, St. John’s Wort, has been used for centuries to help calm the nerves. Put a few drops on your tongue when you feel anxious.

Beat Stress: Eat small meals often. Maintaining blood sugar levels is key to stabilising your mood. Make sure your meals are healthy, though.

Beat Stress: Try using meditation to help you cope with chronic stress, instead of giving in to feel-good carbs to make you feel better.

Beat Stress: Cashews are believed to be a natural anti-depressant. Two handfuls a day can help fight stress.

Beat Stress: Avoid bright lights before sleep. This disrupts production of the sleep hormone melatonin. Try a pair of amber-tinted sunglasses before bed.