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: Set clear boundaries for your day. Have a good balance between work and rest. E.g. don’t work before 8 in the morning or after 7 in the evening.

Beat Stress: Accept that you cannot control everything. Put your stress in perspective: Is it really as bad as you think?