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14. Managing Your Stress Learn to Relax One of the most valuable skills you can learn is how to relax. Relaxation activities help to reverse1 the physical reactions to stress. Some examples are: 　　Slow deep breathing,Yoga,Stretching,Massage2, Peaceful thoughts and Strolling3. Practicing relaxation techniques regularly will enable you to reach a state of peace during stressful times. Get Involved Sometimes getting involved in an activity can take your mind off your problems. Try to find new,uplifting4 activities which are playful and peaceful or return to a hobby which you once enjoyed. If you are interested in learning something new, think about taking an adult education class. Whether the activity be intellectual or physical, the objective5 is to have fun. 　　Another option to consider is volunteer work. There are many organizations which could benefit from your volunteer efforts. And, while helping others you help yourself, it often puts problems in perspective6 when you see others with greater needs. Select an organization which best represents your values and beliefs. You may also benefit from the associations you will make along the way. Caution: If the cause youve selected to support compounds7 your current stress, postpone your involvement until a less stressful time in your life. Get support; express your feelings When under stress, our emotions and feelings are affected. It is extremely beneficial to articulate8 those feelings to an ally9--a good friend or spouse who is willing to listen and support us. Often, just by sharing our feel ings, we can better understand and deal with them. Caring about others can help to reduce our stress; we all need to give and receive love, appreciation, and emotional support. We need to hug, laugh, and share our feelings with family, friends, and even our pets. Crying can also help release tension. Its a natural part of our emotional healing process. Now might be the time to extend your gratitude and love to those you