Then do one small piece at a time, rather than look at the whole huge mess. Three ideas can help you manage a lot of work. Fights with parents and friends don't go away unless you deal with what upset you in the first place, or unless everyone apologizes and decides to forgive each other.And of course, the longer they put it off, the more they worry. The problem with that is they're not really having fun because they're worrying about the work they're ignoring. Because work or studying produces stress, many people put it off and choose to do fun things first. This doesn't make them go away usually they just get worse.Ĭope by trying to fix problems tend to be emotionally healthier.Ĭhores, it is best to get the work done first. A lot of people cope by ignoring problems.This means turning off those thoughts that make you interpret the situation as a disaster. If it can't hurt you, chances are that it can be better handled with clear thinking. Part 1: Tackling the Problem Point 1: Identify and Then Address the Problem.įirst decide if a problem is a real tiger or just feels like one. It will ensure you're healthy and balanced, and that's very attractive to colleges and employers. This is the sane way to build a résumé you are doing it to manage your life and remain happy and prepared for success, not to cram in activities to impress someone else. You might notice that this plan is almost like building aĬollege or work résumé. Try out some ideas, then stick to one or two for each point. This plan is supposed to help you reduce stress, not give you more. PLEASE don't think you should try them all. When you read over the plan, you'll notice that you can come up with a bunch of ideas for each point. None are quick fixes, but they will lead you toward a healthy and successful life. All of these ideas can lower stress without doing any harm. Here is a 10-point plan to help you manage

Your teen will get the most out of this article if he or she also reads For Teens: A Personal Guide for Managing Stress and downloads My Personal Stress Plan (PDF).

Editor's Note: This article is written specifically for young people from 12 to 18 years of age.

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