Stress is a normal part of life and usually comes from everyday occurrences. Here are some ways you can deal with everyday sources of stress.
1. Eliminate as many sources of stress as you can. For example, if crowds bother you, go to the supermarket when you know the lines won't be too long. Try renting videotapes rather than going to crowded movie theaters. Clear up the clutter in your life by giving away or throwing away the things that get in your way. A garage sale is one effective way to do this.
2. If you are always running late, sit down with a pencil and paper and see how you are actually allotting your time. Say it takes you 40 minutes to get to work. Are you leaving your house on time? You may be able to solve your problem (and de-stress your life a bit) just by being realistic. If you can't find the time for all the activities that are important to you, maybe you are trying to do too much. Again, make a list of what you do during the day and how much each activity takes. Then cut back.
3. Avoid predictably stressful situations. If a certain sport or game makes you tense (whether it's tennis or bridge), decline the invitation to play. After all, the point of these activities is to have a good time. If you know you won't, there's no reason to play.
4. If you can't remove the stress, remove yourself. Slip away once in a while for some private time. These quiet moments may give you a fresh perspective on your problems. Avoid stressful people. For example, if you don't get along with your father-in-law but you don't want to make an issue of it, invite other in-laws at the same time you invite him. Having other people around will absorb some of the pressure you would normally feel.
5. Competing with others, whether in accomplishments, appearance, or possessions, is an avoidable source of stress. You might know people who do all they can to provoke envy in others. While it may seem easy to say you should be satisfied with what you have, it's the truth. Stress from this kind of jealousy is self-inflicted.
6. Laborsaving devices, such as cellular phones or computer hookups, often encourage us to cram too many activities into each day. Before you buy new equipment, be sure that it will really improve your life. Be aware that taking care of equipment and getting it repaired can be stressful.
7. Try doing only one thing at a time. For example, when you're riding your exercise bike, you don't have to listen to the radio or watch television.
8. Remember, sometimes it's okay to do nothing.
9. If you suffer from insomnia, headaches, recurring colds, or stomach upsets, consider whether stress is part of the problem. Being chronically angry, frustrated, or apprehensive can deplete your physical resources.
10. If you feel stress (or anything else) is getting the better of you, seek professional help -- a doctor or therapist. Early signs of excess stress are loss of a sense of well-being and reluctance to get up in the morning to face another day.
译文:
处理压力十法
压力源自日常生活，是人生的一部分。以下是处理日常压力的一些方法。
1.尽量减少产生压力的源泉。例如：如果你不喜欢人多，那么在超市队伍不那么长的时候去购物。不去拥挤的电影院，租些光碟欣赏。举行自家拍卖会，把妨碍自己的东西扔掉或送人。
2.如果你总是迟到，那么拿支笔坐下来，看看自己时间分配的是否合理。例如，你需要40分钟的路程到达工作单位，那么问问自己，是否按时出门？也许只要实事求是，就可以解决你的问题（稍微缓解压力）。如果挤不出时间去做每一件重要的事，可能是因为你想做的太多。那么再坐下来，列一张每天的事务清单，每件事需要多少时间，并削减一些事情。
3.避免可预见的紧张情况。如果某项运动使你紧张（无论是网球还是桥牌），尽量婉拒他人的邀请。毕竟这些运动的目的是愉悦身心，如果你因此而紧张，那么大可不必参与。
4.如果你无法消除压力，那么活动下自己吧。悄悄溜出去一小会，自己呆着。在这些安静的时刻，你会对自己的问题有新的看法。不要接近使你产生压力的人。如果你和岳父关系不佳，那么不要在这方面做文章，邀请岳父大人时，叫上其他亲戚吧。周围的其他人可帮助你消除部分压力。
5.同他人攀比是产生压力的一大原因，不管是比成就，比外表还是比财富。也许你知道，人总是努力让他人嫉妒。人应该知足这句话说起来很简单，而这是事实。因妒而生的压力都是自找的。
6.省力装置，如手机，网络，让我们每天把自己的生活塞得太满。在买新设备之前，确定它是否能提高你的生活质量。要知道保养和维修这些设备将给你带来压力。
7.试着每次只做一件事。例如，骑健身车锻炼时不要听收音机或看电视。
8.记住，有时候什么都不做也挺好。
9.如果你饱受失眠，头痛，重感或胃痛的折磨，考虑一下是否是由压力引起的。长期愤怒，郁闷，焦虑会使健康大打折扣。
10.如果感到压力（或其他）会使你舒服，那么就应该看大夫了。早期压力过大的信号是舒适感的消失，早上起床时无力，不愿面对新一天的生活。