Learning new ways to reduce stress boosts your resilience and helps you feel your best. Make a habit of addressing stress throughout the day so it doesn't get out of hand.

• Breathe — When stress sets in, stop and step away. Get outside if possible and take in a few deep, slow breaths. Visualize inhaling a cleansing calm that blows out the frenzy and fire. Then exhale your negative energy. Physiologically, the air delivers oxygen to your brain and muscles; mentally and spiritually it can uplift you on even the most frazzled days.

• Act — Pick 1 thing you can tackle quickly, even if it means putting something else on the back burner. Never underestimate the power of small achievements in conquering bigger goals — untangling yourself spurs momentum that can improve your mood and relax your angst.

• Move — Even if it’s just 10 minutes, a brisk walk around the block can release stress. And if you’re anxious about a pending decision or unsolved problem, engaging your body can clear out clutter — opening your mind to insight and clarity.