Welcome to CNN’s guide to changing your relationship with stress. Our aim is to inform and inspire you to not only reduce it but to even harness stress in your life.

Feeling under pressure (cue the iconic Queen song)? That may be inevitable. But with the help of this six-part guide, you can change your relationship with stress to improve your life.

You’ll learn from experts how forming social connections and exploring creativity can buffer you from a cauldron of worries. We’ll look at the ways you might be dealing with stress that could be creating more tension -- and provide you with ways to address the root of the issue instead, such as how to stop the fight-or-flight response in its tracks, get active and improve your sleep routine.

Each newsletter will introduce a behavior you can act on to transform how you manage stress. We’ll supply you with science-based facts and a bonus mindfulness technique in each email to guide you in meditation, staying grounded and more.

Important note: This guide is designed to help you manage everyday stress. This newsletter series should not be considered a substitute for medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. If you feel overwhelmed or stuck in a way that interferes with daily life, seek help from a physician or mental health professional.

So take a deep breath, and release. That’s your first small step in this journey to a place where stress is no longer your enemy -- and may even be your ally.

See you tomorrow,

David Allan
Editorial Director, CNN Features

Faye Chiu

Editor, CNN Newsletters