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Learn to appreciate
the potential value of stress in creating incentive and
sense of purpose, which we all need in our lives.
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Get to know
yourself and become fully aware of your personality
type.
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Remember that
stress is caused from within and can be best dealt with
from within.
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Be aware of your
own stress levels.
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Learn to identify
the various sources of stress inherent in your own
particular lifestyle.
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Be aware of your
reactions to different sources of stress, so that these
do not take you by surprise.
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Avoid
perfectionism, when this means expecting too much of
both yourself and others.
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Avoid unnecessarily
provoking situations where possible.
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Avoid
over-committing yourself; learn when to say 'no' without
feeling guilty.
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Avoid
fragmentation, which is often caused by trying to do
several things at once.
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Know how to avoid
causing stress to others.
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Beware of
unnecessary worrying.
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Learn the value of
positive thinking.
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Discover how
effective a cheerful outlook can be.
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Be as sure as you
can be of what your motives really are, and make sure
that you are really happy with them.
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Acquire the habit
of sorting out your priorities.
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Learn the art of
effective delegation.
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Get into the habit
of talking problems through rather than bottling them
up.
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Don't forget that
listening is as important as talking in effective
communication.
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Learn to value
physical fitness as a means to relaxation and antidote
to stress, and do all you can to acquire it.