Pay attention to your physical, mental and emotional signs of distress, such as fatigue, carelessness, aches and pains. Change your pace or activities. Take care of your body. Get adequate rest, nutrition, and exercise. Well-nourished, rested people withstand stress better.
Farmers contend they get enough exercise.
In addition to work activities, walking, running, dancing or bodybuilding routines raise the pulse rate and bring fresh oxygen to the muscles. In the process, stress is reduced and the body is toned. Several times a day breathe deeply and hold it three times, tense and then relax each part of your body from head to toes, take mind vacations where you imagine yourself in some restful spot for a few minutes, or shake away tension in each of your limbs. Balance work and play. Plan time for activities that give pleasure, such as fishing, going to the movies, reading a light book, visiting, friends, developing a hobby, or listening to music.