Beat Stress: Vigorous exercise such as weightlifting or higher intensity cardio releases endorphins that make us feel good and help battle our stress hormones.

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

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

Beat Stress: Keeping a stress diary is an effective stress management tool, as it will help you become more aware of situations which makes you stressed.