How to manage stress Laughter is one of the healthiest antidotes to stress. When we laugh or even smile, blood flow to the brain is increased, endorphins (painkilling hormones that give us a sense of well being) are released, and levels of stress hormones drop. There are plenty of other effective (and mostly pleasant) things you can do to minimize and manage stress. This book examines the many types of stress and anxieties we meet in our daily life and offers practical self help solutions. It is at times difficult to let go of all the pressing worries and thoughts charging into your mind but with the practical help within this book, you will find solutions to relieve your stresses and anxieties.