1. BE REALISTIC - to know yourself is to love yourself.
You need to accept yourself. Know your limitations, your strengths and weaknesses.

2. Adopt a problem solving approach to MANAGING STRESSOR.
There are 2 simple steps to this one:

• Identify a stressor. Analyse and discover what it is about this stressor that causes it to trigger an emotional response.
• Ask whether the stressor can be totally avoided. What goals are associated with this stressor. What would you lose if you totally avoided this particular stressor?

3. Generate ALTERNATIVES.
There are lots of ways to get something done and some ways simply involve more obstacles (stressors) than others. Come up with alternative ways to acquire all the things you described.

4. PLAN your time well.
Organise your schedule, and spend your time wisely. Schedule time for both work and recreation.

5. Make DECISIONS wisely.
Get all the relevant information first - do not make major decisions blindly. Consider the good and bad points of each choice. Involve the people who will be affected by the decisions in the process.

6. Make some TIME FOR YOURSELF
Especially during work, take a short break when you feel tense or tired. Learn to unwind at the end of the day and week. You deserve to have a little fun sometimes.

7. THINK POSITIVE.
Prevent negative feelings from building up. Learn to identify the cause of these feelings and deal constructively with them.

8. Being ASSERTIVE.
Assertion involves standing up for personal rights and expressing thoughts, feelings and beliefs in direct, honest, and appropriate ways which do not violate other people's rights.

9. REWARDING yourself.
One of the best strategies for improving mental fitness and warding off harmful stress is to give yourself treats or rewards.

10. EXERCISE REGULARLY.
Exercise helps by releasing stress-reliving chemicals and takes your mind off the stressful situation.

11. FOOD.
Have an adequate and balanced diet.

12. Include some RELAXATION techniques in your daily life.
Learn some relaxation techniques. Relaxation is something positive and satisfying. Deep breathing exercises, stretching exercises, muscle relaxation techniques, visualisation and massage can be helpful in relieving stress.

13. LAUGHTER - Making laughter the best medicine.
It's been called "the best medicine" and it is true. Laughter is one of the best types of tension relief. A good belly laugh works your lungs, heart, and muscles, releasing pleasure-producing brain chemicals and relaxing your muscles.