~~~H0w T0 C0Pe WiTh StResS~~~

1. When you feel stressed, practice taking long, deep breaths.
2. Take regular breaks from your work.
3. Get regular exercise. Shoot for a minimum of 20 minutes three times per week.
4. Eat a balanced diet.
5. Avoid caffeine, which is a stimulant.
6. Avoid depending upon drugs and alcohol to help you relax. This can quickly become a crutch.
7. Learn time management and organization skills.
8. Use humor to lighten difficult situations.
9. Seek to find the positive in every situation. View adversity as an opportunity for learning and growth.
10. Do not bury your emotions. This is a temporary fix at best. Unresolved emotions can resurface as nightmares or physical illness.
11. If you find that a relationship makes you stressed, end it. If that isn't possible, remember that you may not be in control their behavior, but you are in control of how you react to it.