The moment stress or hysteria begins — stop, take a deep breath, and smile at a friend with the phrase: 'Come on, let's take down the panic, it will be alright!'

Encourage a friend who is stressed about something — remind them that even if it seems big, together we can cope, and that it's important to calm down first.

Foster a positive and fun atmosphere around you, especially before a test, task, or stressful event — because optimism is contagious and helps everyone.