Eat sensibly - a balanced diet will provide all the necessary energy you will need during the day. Avoid nonprescription drugs and minimize your alcohol use - you need to be mentally and physically alert to deal with stress. Be mindful of the effects of excessive caffeine and sugar on nervousness. Put out the cigarettes - they restrict blood circulation and affect the stress response. Talk to Friends.
Friends can be good medicine.
Daily doses of conversation, regular social engagements, and occasional sharing of deep feelings and thoughts can reduce stress quite nicely. Mind As Slayer by Dr. Kenneth Pelletier, and Relaxation Response by Dr. Herbert Benson. A useful cassette tape is A Six Second Technique to Control Stress by Dr. Charles Stroebel. For an individualized stress management program, you may wish to consult a health care professional specializing in health promotion. For a referral, contact the local office of your state's psychological association, or the department of psychology at a nearby college of university.