Learn different ways to respond to stress

Stress management involves taking care of yourself, making time for rest and relaxation, and changing the stressful situation if you can.

• A strong support network is an important factor to help protect against stress.
• If your relationships are a source of your stress, making it a priority to build stronger and more satisfying relationships can be helpful.
• Learning to relax can also be helpful.
• Investing in your emotional health is just as important as maintaining your physical health. People with good emotional health are able to bounce back from stress and adversity easier.

Being focused, flexible, and positive even during bad and good times can help a person be resilient and manage their stress.