The choices we make now affect the way our body handles these situations. People who handle stress effectively, are much better prepared to face each day. Take a slow deep breath and let it out for a count of 10-15 seconds. Take ten of these whenever you feel tense. Get plenty of rest.
Sleep is a good recharger of the body both physically and mentally.
Make sure that you meet your body's requirement for rest. Get plenty of exercise. I t is better to be a participant than an observer. Activities such as tennis, biking, walking and running help to reduce stress. Eat a well balanced diet.