Introduction Stress can be defined as overload experienced by human beings when they are faced with demands either mental or emotional such that they cannot handle them. Due to the demanding nature of the world we live in, we find ourselves overloaded with many things on a daily basis. We have so many things to do at the same time yet we do not have the enough time. Sometimes our bodies send signs that may lead us into identifying stress but it is only after the situations become serious that we discover we need to stop some of the things we are doing. Stress can damage our lives completely by making us feel totally out of control. It leads to disruption of lives because it not only affects individuals but also people who are close to the person suffering from it. It affects the health of an individual by damaging the heart and the gums. It also makes one more vulnerable to other diseases which could be avoided. If stress is not managed in good time, it may lead to alteration of the brain hence threatening the general well being of an individual (Wellness Library 3). This paper will discuss y success plan through stress management, staying healthy and managing finances. Stress Management Techniques Because of the harmful results that may be caused by stress and based on my personal history, it is important for me to develop stress management techniques. I am a woman aged 33 years old who lost her husband on his birthday four years ago. My husband was a great friend and someone who meant the whole world to me. Six months after his death, my doctor informed me that I had huge fibroid tumors that caused hysterectomy hence I was unable to conceive. This was really a difficult situation I was going through that caused me depression and stress. I started experiencing weight gain where I gained a total of 75 ibs until my doctor advised me to take specific diets and start exercising. However, it was hard to lose the weight because of my hyperthyroid condition and PCOS (polystic Ovary Syndrome). These situations were challenging for me to manage and I had to file for bankruptcy and sell my car since I could not manage it. Currently, I do not have the car and I am struggling to succeed in school and working hard to make ends meet. These unfortunate conditions have stressed me and I have to make use of various stress management techniques. Avoiding Unnecessary Stress It is not possible to avoid every stressful situation because I cannot avoid situations that require to be addressed. However, I have discovered that I am able to eliminate some stressors in my life and manage stress well. I have identified my limits in life and have learnt operating within them. In my professional and personal life, I only accept the responsibilities that I can cope with. I have realized that accepting additional responsibilities that are not within my limits will cause me stress. In addition, there are some people who are problematic and it is wise to avoid such people. My success plan involves spending less time with such people and focusing on my activities since staying close to them results in stress. It is also advisable to avoid topics that are likely to be stressful. For example, there are some events that have occurred in my life that have caused me a lot of stress and staying in places where such topi