· Learn more effective behaviors through professional counseling.
· Become more assertive.
· Be more honest and candid, and learn to say no.
· Increase your understanding and empathy by being less critical of yourself and others.
· Change negative self-talk.
· Stop irrational patterns of thought like catastrophizing, jumping to conclusions, or thinking in black-and-white terms.
· Set realistic goals for yourself.
· Get enough sleep and exercise.
· Set aside a time for daily relaxation.
· Talk about your problems.
· Develop tolerance and patience.
· Maintain a strong support group of family and friends.
· Watch what you eat.
