too far away from your thoughts -- so make sure you socialise with a variety of people! * Exercise -- Regular physical activity can help to reduce stress levels, as it's a good way of forgetting about work and can trigger brain chemicals which improve mood. Not only will you feel fitter, healthier and happier by doing exercise, you'll also rid your body of the damaging adrenaline which is released into your body when you're stressed. Choose an activity that you enjoy doing so that you're more likely to keep it up. * Take the weight off your mind -- Confiding in trusted work colleagues, friends and relatives is a useful way of ridding yourself of stressful feelings. Other people give you a different perspective on problems and help you to find potential solutions -- and you will feel much better after getting something off your mind. * Avoid unhelpful 'crutches' -- Stay away from artificial coping devices such as alcohol, smoking, and high caffeine intake. These only succeed in increasing stress levels -- as they are stimulants -- rather than calming the body and mind down. Eating a well-balanced diet at regular times will give you all the levels of energy you need to see you through your day -- without you having to depend on stimulants. * Celebrate your achievements -- Don't be too hard on yourself, and avoid spending too much time thinking about what you didn't get done today and what you have to do in