Stress is a condition in our body that threatens a person's capacity to adjust to the internal and external demands of life. Most of the time, it's a challenge for us to deal with it. Thus, I'd like to share seven (7) long-strategies for dealing with stress. Reference: General Psychology 6th Edition (Tria, Gaerlan and Limpingco, 2012)

Long Term Strategy for Dealing with Stress 

Modify your reaction. Your response to a stressful event may be exaggerated. Take a deep breath and try to relax.

3. Reduce the intensity of your reaction.

Accept what needs to be changed. Change your response to the problem and find ways to channel frustration in another way.

2. Recognize what you can change.

Overwork and fatigue are one of the most common causes of stress. Learn to say NO to things that will not affect your job, school, or relationship.

5. Organize yourself.

Face or confront problems that cause stress. Take time to know serious stressors. This will eventually help in coming up with a strategy for managing it.

1. Identify what is causing your stress.

Confide your problems to someone— a parent, close friend, or peers. It is also sugggested to try to write your feelings in a diary to reduce the tension in your body.It is very important to have someone or something to share your bad or good feelings.

6. Develop emotional support system.

Don't let the stress and frustration overcome you. Overtly express your thoughts, feelings, through tears and laughters, to ease the tension in your body. Sometimes, it is better to release that feelings on the shoulder of a loved one or a confidant for this helps you to be more relaxed and relieved than any amount of time management, deep breathing or rational discussion.

7. Let it all out.

Prioritize your goals and needs. Know and examine your priorities in life and don't forget to include yourself in those priorities.

1. Identify what is causing your stress.

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