Mike Clayton has a suscint post built around this WW II poster--which, itself, has an interesting history--that summarizes ten ideas for stress management (my editorials added; for Mike's annotation, click on the links):
1. Build in planning time
Of course, if you're not a natural planner, this is toughy, and you may actually be comfortable with the stress of deadlines.
2. Give yourself some contingency
Essentially, #1 operationalized
3. One thing at a time
If you are a natural at multiplexing, go ahead. I, for one, have three books that I am reading in multiplex format
4. A problem shared...
Nothing quite like the sounding board of a creative partner
5. Get up and walk around
What works for me is to change venue. Sometimes I take the laptop to a coffee shop. When working in a corporate setting, sometimes I go to an empty conference room.
6. Tidy up
Or, don't. It depends on if 'tidy' adds comfort or stress
7. Smart snacking
This one never works for me, so I don't keep any snacks around, except fruit
8. Have a rant...
... but choose your timing carefully
Actually, this one's not for me, either in person or by email (horrors!). Better left unsaid that which you can't afford to live with
9. Stress is a part of success
Yes, it is. Everyone needs stress to function; it's a matter of degree
10. Focus on your achievements
Yes, this is a good one from time to time.
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