How to cope 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 20minutes three times per week.
4. Try to eat a healthy, balanced diet, rich in fruit and vegetables and get enough sleep.
5. Avoid caffeine, which is a stimulant.
6. Avoid depending upon drugs and alcohol to help you relax.
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.
11. Give compliments freely and smile often. You'll be amazed how the mood around you will change and how in turn you will feel better.
12. Learn to be more assertive - for example, not agreeing to things you know you can't do well or know shouldn't be your responsibility.
13. Find some quiet time to listen to music or relaxation tapes.
14. Don't worry about things you can't control.
15. Talk with a friends, family member or counselor.
16. Try to look at change as a positive challenge, not as a threat.