To do lists are a great way to add focus.  Do the important tasks first and take things one step at a time.  This will make sure that the stuff you need to get done is accomplished first.

It’s never too late to learn something new.  Picking up a new hobby is a great way to take your mind off your problems and add some excitement into your life

Expressing yourself is a great stress reliever.  When you’re stressed, call or write a friend or family member.  Tell them about your feelings.  You can even start a blog. 

Physical activity relieves mental and physical tension.  Try to engage yourself in physical activity each day.  This lowers your risk of depression and loss of mental functions. 

They say laughter is the best medicine.  Try to find something to make you laugh every day.  When you’re feeling stressed, read a funny comic or watch a funny movie and laugh your problems away. 

In many cases, stress can be avoided by simply planning out your day in advance.  When you have a long list of tasks to-do try and pace yourself.  Do not try to accomplish everything in the last minute. 

We tend to exaggerate the importance of things when they go wrong.  At the end of the day, today’s problems probably won’t be a big deal tomorrow.  . 

Too much alcohol, caffeine, or cigarettes can increase your stress.  Limiting your consumption of these can go a long way in improving your health and reducing your stress. 

Try to get between six to eight hours of sleep every night.  If you’re restless in bed, increase your physical activity during the day.  This may help you improve the quality of your sleep. 

Giving back to the community helps you feel connect to others and helps build yourself esteem.  Go out and make new friends.  Helping others helps you.