Harvard University’s tips for staying calm under pressure

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Simple ways to reduce stress and anxiety in your daily life.

Anxiety can be a natural reaction to stress.

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Talking to friends or family about your worries can help you see things more clearly.

Eat healthy meals, enjoy hobbies, and do things that make you happy.

Exercise can reduce stress and improve your mood.

When worries take over, write them down in detail. Putting your thoughts on paper can bring relief and help you manage anxiety.

Techniques like deep breathing, meditation, or mindfulness can improve your mood and reduce stress.

Visualisation, or guided imagery, helps you picture calming scenes to relax your mind.

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