Look around See if there really is something you can change or control in the situation Set realistic goals for yourself Reduce the number of events going on in your life and you may reduce the circuit overload Exercise in stress reduction through project management/prioritizing Remove yourself from the stressful situation Give yourself a break if only for a few moments daily Don't overwhelm yourself by fretting about your entire workload. Handle each task as it comes, or selectively deal with matters in some priority Don't sweat the small stuff Try to prioritize a few truly important things and let the rest slide Learn how to best relax yourself Meditation and breathing exercises have been proven to be very effective in controlling stress. Practice clearing your mind of disturbing thoughts. Selectively change the way you react , but not too much at one time. Focus on one troublesome thing and manage your reactions to it/him/her Change the way you see your situation; se...