Almost anything that leaves you feeling upset or angry in some way can cause stress. As soon as stress starts to kick in you may be tempted to dwell on the issue at hand and allow the stress to continue to build. These tips can help you deal with stress.

If you find yourself feeling overextended or highly stressed, think of a relaxing scene. Picture yourself at home, in the shower or the tub, with the water carrying relaxation with it as it flows over you and carries your stress away with it. You can also try to transport yourself to a happy memory or relaxing place.

Take whatever is stressing you out and number it from 1-10. Using this scale, one would be small problems and ten would be major issues. This method will help you learn what situations you shouldn’t really stress over and put the moments into