What’s the first step in handling stress? list eight strategies for managing stress. what are some physical symptoms of stress?

The first step is becoming aware of your reactions to stress. Stress can emerge from both negative and positive events.

Any eight of the following:

Speak to a person you enjoy talking to

Listen to music that relaxes you

Take yourself out of the stressful situation

Ask yourself if it’s really that important

Set realistic goals

Don’t overwhelm yourself with tasks

Learn to change the way you react

Learn to change your outlook

Avoid extreme reactions

Do something for others

Get enough rest

Exercise

Avoid self-medicating or drugs

Develop a thick skin

Use stress productively

Trouble falling and staying asleep; worrying about the future; trouble finding time to have fun and enjoy oneself; pressure to do too many things

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