Try physical activity: running, walking, sports activity, working in the garden, etc.

Share your stress: talk to someone about your worries, concerns, and if serious, see a mental health professional.

Know your limits: if you feel overwhelmed with an activity, say NO.

Take care of yourself: get enough rest and eat well.

Make time for fun: schedule time for work and recreation.

Be a participant: go where the fun is or offer your services in a neighborhood or volunteer organization.

Check off your tasks: make a list of tasks, prioritize, and do one at a time.

Give in occasionally: be flexible.

Cry if you need to: it will relieve your anxiety or take deep breaths to release tension.

Create a quiet scene: create a quiet, peaceful scene in your mind read a book, or play music.

Shed the "superman/woman urge: no one is perfect, so don't expect perfection from yourself or others.

Get a Hobby: Take on a hobby that will give you a break from your worries.