Beat Stress: Exercise. Getting your body moving for as little as 10 minutes releases GABA, a soothing neurotransmitter that reduces stress.

Beat Stress: If you feel your worries piling up, a pet can help you put it all into perspective. Animals really do provide the best therapy.

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

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.