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19. Managing Your Stress Put problems in perspective1 Sometimes we worry about things that never happen. In reviewing the problems causing you stress, think about the advice you would give a friend in the same situation. How important is the situation in the course of 2 your life? In a year? In a week? Decide what is worth struggling for and let go of unimportant hassles3.Research has shown that the act of writing about an event has helped individuals cope with trauma4 or stressful times. Writing for some people can be therapeutic5 and may help put problems in perspective.You may want to keep a personal journal6 where you can express your deepest thoughts and feelings. You do not have to write well. Just try to let your thoughts and feelings flow uninhibited7, without judgement. Keep a positive attitude If you are someone who tends to focus on the negative, thinking positively may be a new skill for you. One way to keep a positive attitude about yourself is by writing down and saying several affirmations8.Affirmations are strong, supportive statements about yourself such as “ I am a confident and capable person who can handle challenges.” Its hard to feel defeated when your self-talk is positive.Another technique for reducing stress is positive visualization9. When confronted with a problem, try to visualize the outcome that you want.This technique is used by sport professionals with tremendous success. You too can champion10 your cause by mentally11 picturing positive results.Sometimes people are faced with unfortunate circumstances that can not be changed. In these instances, it may help to think about some of the assets and resources that you have that can support you and help you cope(e.g.family, friends, skills, education, money, good health). 正确地看问题 有时候，我们担心的事情从未发生过。在思考导致你感到紧张压力的问题时， 不妨想想在相同情况下，你会给朋友什么样的劝告？这种情况在你的一生中、一 年中、一周中到底有多么重要？然后决定什么