Doing something about stress

Create a list, like the one below, of the main sources of stress in your life. Now think about how much control you have or want to have over these sources of stress.

Next to each of these, write the number 1, 2 or 3 depending on whether you believe it is possible for you to:

1. Get rid of the source of stress altogether.
2. Make changes to reduce the stress.
3. Learn to cope with the situation as it is.

For example, you might decide to try to accept and learn to cope with the peak hour traffic. This means you will continue to drive in peak hour and you will find ways of dealing with the stress.

There are no right or wrong answers. Another person may make different choices for the same situation.