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Stress management: Prevent setbacks
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Practicing stress management
Be prepared for setbacks
Strategies for preventing setbacks
Make time for yourself
Exercise regularly
Eat smart
Get plenty of sleep
Resist overcommitting
Be prepared
Banish negative thoughts
Visit with a friend
Keep laughing
Seek help
Practicing stress management
Be prepared for setbacks
Strategies for preventing setbacks
Make time for yourself
Exercise regularly
Eat smart
Get plenty of sleep
Resist overcommitting
Be prepared
Banish negative thoughts
Visit with a friend
Keep laughing
Seek help
Keep laughing
Humor is a great way to relieve stress. Try watching a funny movie or reading some joke books. Laughter releases endorphins — natural substances that help you feel better and maintain a positive attitude. Studies suggest that laughter may have many benefits that include boosting the immune system, increasing circulation and easing pain.