Beat Stress: Sit somewhere quiet and picture yourself in a calm and peaceful place, such as a beach. Imagine walking through this place and enjoying yourself.

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: When you’re feeling overwhelmed, place your palms on your face, rest your eyelids gently on your fingers, and take a few deep breaths.

Beat Stress: If you can’t afford to join a gym or go to an exercise class to beat stress, there are great yoga and exercise videos on YouTube that you can use.