Beat Stress: Be a fighter. Feeling like a victim only increases feelings of stress and helplessness. Instead, focus on being proactive.

Beat Stress: Smiling is a two-way mechanism. We do it when we’re relaxed and happy, but doing it can also make us feel relaxed and happy.

Beat Stress: Treat yourself to a massage. Getting a massage on a regular basis can help lower your heart rate and blood pressure and promote muscle relaxation.

Beat Stress: Take some time out. Getting a breath of fresh air will help you to cool off your feelings of stress, anger or irritation.

Beat Stress: In order to be truly happy, it is important to know what it is that gives you that pleasant buzz.