--Don't promise what you can't deliver.
--Learn to manage your emotions, instead of letting them control you.
--Cultivate a sense of humor.
--Resist perfectionism.
--Resist micromanaging (of yourself and others).
--Get the sleep you need.
--Try getting to work 10-15 minutes early.
--Take regular breaks.
--Take a walk at lunch, or do some stretching exercises, or jumping jacks, or something.
--Don't overdo the caffeine.
--Don't skip breakfast or lunch.
--Learn to recognize symptoms of stress (anxiety, headache, anger) so you can nip it in the bud.
--Make some friends/allies at work.
--Talk about your stress, to somebody.
--Pay attention to your breathing; slow it down, deepen it.
--Post family photos (or other images that make you happy) in your workspace.
--Focus on the now (i.e., don't agonize over the past, don't fret over the future).
--Take some alone time.
--Find harmless ways to vent; e.g., cry, or punch a pillow.
--Vary your routine.
--Stop trying to multitask.
--Remind yourself of what's really important in life.
--Beef up your skills; become better and faster at what you do.
--Make sure you truly know what is expected of you (you may need to talk to your boss).
--Try looking at situations from different points of view.
--Seek work that suits your personality.
--Learn to say "no."
--Always have a fallback plan (a "Plan B").
--Get better organized.
--Clean up workspace clutter.
--Stop procrastinating.
--Make your workspace as ergonomic as you can.
--Wear clothes that are comfortable and that you look good in.
--Try some "positive affirmations."
--Learn to manage your boss.
--Meditate/pray/contemplate.
--Avoid negative people as much as you can.
--Write down the things you like about your job.
--Make a list of all your achievements in the last year.
--Get clear on your life goals and take a step, no matter how small, toward those goals every day.
--Learn to love yourself as you are.
--Put a smile on your face.
--Get a hobby that makes you happy.
--Learn to prioritize. Learn to delegate.
--Stop comparing yourself to others.
--Ask for help when you need it.
--Break big jobs into bite-size pieces.
--Know your limitations and let others know them too.
--Don't try to control what is uncontrollable.
--Hang in there!
