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: Get your mind off the problem. It may not be going anywhere, but you can. Go for a little walk, or just watch a couple of funny YouTube videos.

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.

Beat Stress: Go for a moderately paced walk. It’ll be great exercise, it reduces muscle tension, and decreases anxiety.

Beat Stress: Some scientists claim that eating oats can help to stabilise your mood. Add blueberries, which help to release endorphins in the body.

Beat Stress: Avoid bright lights before sleep. This disrupts production of the sleep hormone melatonin. Try a pair of amber-tinted sunglasses before bed.