While some life events are more stressful than others, how we chose to interpret each event ultimately determines the level of stress that event causes. Do you see each event as a challenge of a problem. If viewed as a challenge with the opportunity to create new solutions your stress level will be significantly lower than if an event is viewed as a problem or hurdle placed there to make your life more difficult. So seeing life events as challenges instead of obstacles can be a significant stress reducer. The other thing that we do as individuals to make ourselves more stress resistant is to form or maintain healthy relationships in the workplace.
Studies show that social support is one of the best buffers to stress.
Make a commitment to have lunch or spend just a few minutes during the day with a coworker or someone you've wanted to get to know better but haven't taken the time. Like it or not, from a stress standpoint, your coworkers are important allies in protecting yourself against stress. Your most potent stress protectant is your family. Dedicate 10-15 minutes minimum each day to share tea or coffee with your spouse. Make it alone time without kids, TV or newspapers and actively listen to each other.