KEEP STRESS IN CHECK

Stress is the body's response to pressure, tension, and change. A little stress can sharpen your senses and your performance. But too much stress can be harmful to your body and your mind. You can manage stress if you take positive action as a matter of routine. Here are 10 tips to help:

1. Eat well, exercise regularly, and get enough sleep.
   
   
2. Plan and prioritize. Stay I control of your time by deciding what has to get done; then do the most important things first.
   
   
3. Recognize your limits, and don't overcommit. If appropriate, delegate responsibilities.
   
   
4. Talk out your problems with a trusted friend, coworker, or relative.
   
   
5. When things get tense, close your eyes, relax your body, and breathe deeply several times. You'll be surprised at how it helps!
   
   
6. Seek solutions. Use your resources to figure out how to resolve a difficulty.
   
   
7. Include time for relaxation and fun in your schedule.
   
   
8. Learn to trust yourself. If you've met deadlines or succeeded at difficult tasks in the past, you will again!
   
   
9. Be flexible. Go with the flow and learn to accept what you can't change.
   
   
10. If you have persistent, stress-related, emotional or physical problems, don't hesitate to get medical attention.