10 Tips to Manage Stress

1. Set realistic goals and priorities; recognize what you must do first. 

2. Organize your time keeping your priorities in mind. 

3. Learn to say no, recognizing when you’re asked to do something stressful. 

4. Acknowledge that some stress is unavoidable. 

5. Write a list of stressful situations to help you remember to avoid them. 

6. Divide the list into two sections: “What can I control,” and “What I cannot control.”  

7. Marshal your time and talents to address stressful situations effectively. 

8. Don’t waste your energies trying to conquer what you cannot control. 

9. Don’t be afraid to ask questions, solicit solutions, and share problems with others. 

10. Allow yourself time to enjoy personal interests or just chill out. 

Source: Paul J Rosch, M.D., American Institute of Stress, http://www.stress.org/.