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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
Practicing stress management
Stress management isn't a first-aid kit you pull out only in emergencies. Rather, it's a set of tools you can use every day to deal with the big and little issues that come up. It's a good idea to keep your tools sharp and even to add a few to your collection from time to time.