Beat Stress: Listen to your favourite song. Studies have shown that music can do everything from slow heart rate to increase endorphins.

Beat Stress: Take a walk. You will breathe more deeply and your circulation will improve. Longer breaths and moving your body will naturally de-stress you.

Beat Stress: Straightening your spine has just the opposite effect. It promotes circulation, increases oxygen levels in your blood, and promotes relaxation.

Beat Stress: Try tea. By now, most of us know about the calming properties of chamomile tea. These days there are lots of options out there for calming teas.

Beat Stress: Recognising your personal stress triggers can help you to avoid them, deal with them better, and resist the build-up of negativity and anxiety.