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It used to be, back in the olden days we saw stress coming. Stress is pretty much like Indians on the horizon. Until lately, it has become unfamiliar because stress is not wrap in the usual package anymore. We don’t even know how to think about these new problems, let alone come up with the answers. Ambiguities, perfection and trying to do and have it all are taking a toll on us. These days just showing up for life can be complex and difficult. The best ways to untangle the ‘stress knot’ is to attack it one strand at a time. Here are practical ways to cope with stress. -Pray to God. -Unclutter your life -Anticipate needs and plan ahead. -Believe in yourself. -Visualize winning. -Set priorities. - Review goals and set new ones. -Get in touch with your feelings. -Know and meet your needs. -Say “No” more often. -Break down large tasks. -Delegate tasks to others. -Ask for help. -Ask for a hug. -Do things in moderation. -Consider problems as challenges. -Look at challenges as opportunities

We have potentially numerous times to feel bad and let down in our daily life. There are also hundreds of opportunities to feel good in a given day. When all things are going our way we feel elated , inspired, always smiling but fifteen minutes after a stressful meeting your previously joyous resolve is out the window. That is why it is wise to compartmentalize our life in minutes or seconds not days or weeks. Because our emotions can change from one moment to the next. Our emotions can prompt us to overeat, have a glass of beer to calm you down, take a drag of your favorite cigarette or any bad habits. We use our reactions to certain situations as excuses. When we received a disturbing phone call from our parents or in laws, when we drove for an hour and our appointment does not show up, we get an unexpected bill, we lose a job or our spouse’s job, our kid brings home a failing report card. These negative situations make us raid the fridge and eat that wickedly rich chocolate mousse o