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.

Beat Stress: Prioritise. Decide what is more urgent, and get that done first, otherwise you run the risk of feeling overwhelmed and not knowing where to start.

Beat Stress: Take five minutes each day to write down two or three moments for which you are grateful. This can boost your happiness and thus reduce stress.

Beat Stress: A strong support network is a great way to beat stress during a rough time. Kick-start that support by cuddling up with someone you love.

Beat Stress: Stop trying to do things perfectly. Go for good enough instead. When you are there, then you are done and can move on to the next project.

Beat Stress: Limit your daily information intake. This makes it easier to focus on what truly matters for you, and to not get stuck in information.