1. Eliminate as many sources of stress as you can.
2. If you are always running late, sit down with a pencil and paper and see how you are actually allotting your time.
3. Avoid predictably stressful situations.
4. If you can’t remove the stress, remove yourself.
5. Competing with others, whether in accomplishments, appearance, or possessions, is an avoidable source of stress.
6. Laborsaving devices, such as cellular phones or computer hookups, often encourage us to cram too many activities into each day.
7. Try doing only one thing at a time.
8. Remember, sometimes it’s okay to do nothing.
9. If you suffer from insomnia, headaches, recurring colds, or stomach upsets, consider whether stress is part of the problem.
10. If you feel stress (or anything else) is getting the better of you, seek professional help — a doctor or therapist.