I hate to read lists of negative things to avoid. I'll try to invert each of the points: How to Avoid Stress * Begin by setting reasonable standards for your

I hate to read lists of negative things to avoid. I'll try to invert each of the points: How to Avoid Stress * Begin by setting reasonable standards for yourself * Compare yourself with role models who you could someday be like * Take all criticism with a grain of salt and try not to take it personally * Allow yourself to make mistakes and to have imperfections * View your work as a means to an end * Pay attention to the outcome and the process * Attribute the success or failure of every endeavor to the effort expended * Acknowledge factors beyond your control but do not fixate on them * Learn to meditate and relax; do it often * Develop your sense of humor * Listen to music for please * If you have a physical problem, find the root cause of the problem and pursue a lasting solution * Exercise often; eat healthy on a good schedule * Avoid alcohol, tobacco, caffeine, and other drugs and stimulants * Fasten your seatbelt, drive slowly, and reduce your time spent in the car * Take on what you can handle, learn to say no * Learn to prioritize everything and work on the important things * Stay organized * Participate in your support networks * Ask for help * Take responsibility for your behavior * Develop and maintain friendships with others * Recover from injury, don't wallow in victimization * When in doubt, avoid hastily assigning blame