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Work Your Body - Exercise, be it cardio or weight training, improves circulation--bringing additional nutrients and oxygen to the brain, which will help you have a clearer head. Plus, it boosts the body's levels of endorphins and dopamine, the pleasure-inducing neurotransmitter. Meanwhile, evidence suggests that fit people can handle pressure better than couch potatoes. Aim for a minimum of 30 minutes of vigorous activity most days.

Catch Your ZZZZS - Not getting enough sleep can cause you to produce excess amounts of the stress hormone cortisol and can also mar your judgment. "Studies have shown that sleep deprivation impairs cognition in much the same way as alcohol," Coopersmith says. Most adults need 7-8 hours to function at optimum levels.

Free Your Spirit - Studies show that people who meditate regularly have more activity in their left frontal cortex and less activity in their amygdala - both of which are associated with more serene emotional states--than people who don't. To try it at home, Heather Lilleston, an instructor at New York City's Pure Yoga, suggest finding a comfortable seated position with your spine perpendicular to the floor and setting a timer for 15 minutes or more. Focus on taking slow, deep breaths--visualizing each one-- until the alarm goes off.

Watch Your Drinking - Limiting Starbucks runs is another surefire way to prevent agitation. Caffeine can not only make you jittery but also causes both blood sugar and insulin fluctuations. It can also make you dehydrated, which can create an electrolyte imbalance and cause your body to produce more adrenaline, both of which can make you irritable and anxious, notes New York City m
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