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Constructive Coping As we have seen before, the experience of
stress is extremely subjective. Something that is stressful to one
person could be seen as no big deal to someone else. Still, though,
there are some good ways of avoiding the effects of stress. Here are
just some of them.
 | Confront your problems. Although avoiding conflict with
aversive people and experiences would seem to cut down on stress, it
actually adds to the problem. By confronting your problems head on,
you are taking an active part in solving them. Even if the results
are not what you would consider as "good", you can still have the peace of
mind to know that you tried to resolve issues. |
| Don't kidd yourself. Convincing yourself that "everything
is OK" will not solve any problems. Your body will still experience
stress even if you don't acknowledge it. It is also good to have a
realistic appraisal of how much stress is present, and how well you can
cope with it. |
| Curb the drama. An ability to recognize emotional
reactions, and possibly alter those reactions is very helpful in cutting
out stress. |
| Get out some. For most people, exercise is a great way to
relieve stress. Studies have shown that a routine of exercise can
help with other problems such as insomnia and depression. |
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