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recognize the signs of stress. When you feel the stress coming on,

pause and take notice.

You may feel this as a physical sensation of rushing and crashing

down. Or may recognize it as a headache coming on. Whatever the

signs, you need to stop and slow down. If you feel that you’re not in

control any longer, just stop doing whatever is bringing on this

feeling.

You need to recognize that you can’t be in control all the time so

don’t let it get the better of you. Know that you can’t do everything

at once, so pick and choose your tasks wisely. Narrow your scope to

bring things in perspective and renegotiate your commitments.

Choose only what is doable and focus on one thing at a time. As you

fully give yourself to that one thing, feel the tension melt away and

relax into the moment. Accepting what’s going on will make you

better at lowering stress than trying to fight it.

If people bring you stress, shy away from them and stay with others

who make you feel good. If things get in the way, seclude yourself

and meditate, stretch, massage or get some fresh air until you are

ready to face the challenges again.

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