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Stress Management Stress Management Stress Causes Stress Effects How To Manage Stress From Elizabeth Scott, M.S., your Guide to Stress Management Whenever people in my life hear that I've written a book on stress or that I write about stress management for About.com, the most common question I get is, "So what's the best way to relieve stress?" The interesting thing is that there are multiple correct answers to this question, depending on the person. That said, there are some much more effective ways to relieve stress, and some strategies that people use that really tend to create more stress in the long run. So what would be the best way for you to relieve stress? This newsletter can point you to the strategies you should try first, and the ones you should stay away from. I encourage you to find a new strategy to try this week, and perhaps a habit to break if you find that one of your go-to responses to stress may actually be intensifying it. I also encourage you to check the blog and join us on Facebook for more ideas through the week. Have fun! --Elizabeth Most Effective Stress Relief Strategies Here is a collection of the most effective techniques for relieving stress. Each one can be used as a main focus for stress relief, or as part of an overall stress management plan. What works best for you? Read more Search Related Topics:  stress relief techniques  emotion-focused coping  solution-focused coping Worst Ways To Relieve Stress We all want to relieve stress in our lives, and there are many effective ways to do so. Certain stress relief strategies work better for certain people, and some are more effective in general. However, in the quest for stress relief, sometimes people stumble upon habits that actually cause more stress. The following are some of the least effective ways to relieve stress. Do any of them sound familiar? Read more Search Related Topics:  stress advice  bad habits and stress  coping Best Ways For YOU To Relieve Stress What are the best ways to relive stress for you? This self-assessment tool will allow you to answer a few questions about your lifestyle and personality, and then direct you to stress relievers that may fit best for your particular situation. It's a useful tool for those who want to begin with techniques that are most likely to work for them. Read more How To Stop Stress In Your Life Before It Becomes Severe We all have daily stressors that are just a part of life. And sometimes we face larger challenges that are taxing but not overwhelming. The trick to managing this stress is to keep it in check--to manage the daily stress to the point that we can handle the curves that life throws at us. Here are some effective strategies for handling lifestyle stress so that it doesn't become overwhelming. Read more Search Related Topics:  stress relief  ongoing stress management  healthy living Related Searches Handling Stress How to Reduce Stress Stress and Health Help with Stress Effects on Stress Featured Articles Stress Tests / Personality Tests / Stress Assessment Students and Stress: Study Habits, Organization Skills & Stress Help Managing Job Stress: Getting Along With Co-Workers and Thriving Parents Under Stress: Surviving The Thoughest Job You'll Ever Love Free Personality Tests Ongoing Tools for Stress Reduction   More from About.com Run Your First 5K Even couch potatoes can be ready for a 5K with just a couple months of training. Read more...> Help! I'm Too Busy Time and stress management tips to help you feel as though you have more time. Read more...> This newsletter is written by: Elizabeth Scott, M.S. Stress Management Guide Email Me | My Blog | My Forum   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About.com Stress Management newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About.com respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 1500 Broadway, 6th Floor New York, NY, 10036 © 2013 About.com   Ongoing Stress Relief Resources Facebook Page: About Stress Follow @About_Stress On Twitter What Type Of Personality Do You Have?   Follow me on: Advertisement