If you have experienced several stressful events in the past months, you should think twice before changing jobs, environments, activities or adding to your present stress levels. Examine your sanity savers. Review these coping techniques you have utilized and found successful in the past. Find out what events please you and occasionally list the positive things in your life. Don't dwell on failures.
Personal expectations are best when within reasonable limits.
Learn to creatively utilize leisure activities. Some stress may require you to divert attention to tasks that require concentration. Other times require a brisk walk, swim, or other vigorous exercise. Exercise appears to reduce some people's stress levels when regularly practiced. Turn off worry.