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The 4 As of Stress Management

  • Avoid - Some things are negotiable or avoidable. Look to remove or work around stressors where possible
  • Alter - Be honest about your needs.
  • Accept - Acknowledge your feelings. If you've been wronged, try to find a way to forgive. Forgiveness allows you to move on rather then dwell on a past slight.
  • Adapt - If we can't change the situation, we can try to change the way we respond to it.

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