Beat Stress: Eat Well. Foods rich in vitamin C, like oranges and grapefruits, may help lower your stress hormones. Omega-3s may also be calming.

Beat Stress: Come up with a positive mantra to tell yourself every day. Try, “This too shall pass,” to start with.

Beat Stress: It’s never a good idea to put other people’s needs constantly ahead of your own. This can lead to resentment and inner tension.

Beat Stress: Take 15-20 minutes every day to sit quietly and reflect. Learn and practise relaxation techniques like yoga or deep breathing.

Beat Stress: Don’t focus on the negatives. Realizing that you have good things happening every day helps prevent you from just thinking about the negatives.