1 Practise heart coherence

Use it during tricky times to protect emotional and physical health.

2 Address painful memories

Identify past events that trigger painful emotions, for which eye movement desensitisation and reprocessing can be helpful.

3 Manage conflict

Identify chronic conflicts that can pollute your emotional ecosystem, and deal with them.

4 Enrich relationships

Learn to be an effective emotional communicator, it helps.

5 Maximise Omega-3s

Increase your intake of Omega-3 essential fatty acids.

6 Get "high" on exercise

Regular exercise, for 20-30 minutes, at least three times a week helps lift and stablise mood.

7 Wake up to the sun

Regular sleep patterns also help to stabilise mood.

8 Tap into your meridians

Acupuncture is of particular value to those who suffer anxiety and depression related to chronic physical pain.

9 Seek a larger connection

Feeling comfortable in and making a contribution to the community in which we live gives a feeling of connection that can give meaning to life itself.