Keep all elements of your being healthy - spiritual
, physical and emotional. If more stress comes along you'll have some breathing room.
Set attainable goals and make practical choices about your life. Stop being a perfectionist. Be realistic. If you continually set unattainable goals, you're creating your own stress.
Evaluate and identify the sources of stress. Then minimize or eliminate the stresses. If you know every time you see your sister it drives you crazy, you have to choose either to resolve whatever difficulties you have or stop seeing her...If you hate parties, avoid forcing yourself into tense social situations. Learn to say no.
Practice things like reducing your debt. Many marriages fail because of fights over money. If you're stressed because of finances, get some financial counseling and learn how to get out of trouble.
Take time out to play. Do something fun with friends or a crossword puzzle by yourself. Act silly with your grandchildren. Read a book. If your stress comes from boredom, take a class or learn a new skill...Play and stress don't easily coexist.
Learn to say "no" and stop over committing yourself. There are only 24 hours in a day. If you've committed yourself to do too much, you'll be so stress that you can't finish. The only way to stop over committing yourself is to know what you're really committed to.
To reroute your thoughts away from your problems, donate time and energy to others.
Don't be afraid to seek emotional support from family and friends.