People can learn to manage stress and lead happier, healthier lives. Here are some tips to help you keep stress at bay:

• Keep a positive attitude.
  
  
• Accept that there are events that you cannot control.
  
  
• Be assertive instead of aggressive. Assert your feelings, opinions or beliefs instead of becoming angry, defensive or passive.
  
  
• Learn and practice relaxation techniques; try meditation, breathing exercises.
  
  
• Eat healthy, well-balanced meals.
  
  
• Learn to manage your time more effectively.
  
  
• Get enough rest and sleep. Your body needs time to recover from stressful events.
  
  
• Don't rely on alcohol, drugs or compulsive behaviors to reduce stress.
  
  
• Identify the sources of stress. Try to figure out what's causing your stress symptoms. Maybe you have too many commitments and feel fatigued and irritable. Once you identify the sources of stress, try to minimize these as much as possible.
  
  
• Talk it out. Talk to a friend, family member or therapist if your stress level is too high. Getting your feelings out without others judging you is crucial for good mental health.
  
  
• Take time for yourself. Before you reach your breaking point, take time for solitude. Take time to nurture yourself, away from the cares and responsibilities of the world. Find time for inner strength and emotional healing.
  
  
• Exercise daily. Exercise is thought to increase the secretion of endorphins, naturally produced substances in the brain that induce feelings of peacefulness. Many studies show that exercise, along with the boosted endorphin levels, really does increase confidence and self-esteem and reduce tension. Exercise also acts as a displacement defense mechanism for those who are ‘ stressed out’. What does that mean? If you've ever walked for several miles, you know how hard it is to think of your problems when your mind is focused on walking