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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
Seek help
If new stressors are challenging your ability to cope or if once-helpful techniques have lost their effectiveness, you may need to look for reinforcements. Many books, websites and support groups are dedicated to helping people get through tough times. You may also find it helpful to talk to a counselor or mental health professional. Sometimes an outside perspective can make all the difference.
Remember, stress is a part of life — it's never going to disappear. But you have the tools to keep stress from taking over your life. Put them to good use. And remember, no one has a greater stake in your health and wellness than you.
