Stress (cont.)
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Prevention
You can take steps to prevent stress in your life.
- Set realistic goals and limits for yourself.
- Put things into perspective and try not to get upset about insignificant or relatively unimportant matters.
- Take stress, time management, or anger management classes.
- Find activities that you enjoy and set aside time to participate in them on a regular basis.
- Participate in regular physical exercise.
- Maintain a positive outlook.
- Set goals and break them into easily achievable tasks.
- Reward yourself for the good things that you do each day.
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