Moderate amounts of stress are usually not harmful and can even be stimulating. Excessive stress, however, can be detrimental to one’s health and has been linked to immune depression.

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sic stress management plan, based on notes by Pierre Brouard:

• Know yourself. Find out what stresses you, learn to “read” your symptoms and develop your strengths and work on your weaknesses.
• Prevent stress. Be alert to the warning signs and listen to your body.
• Manage your life better. Organise your time, set yourself realistic goals and accept change.
• Eat well, eat regular and eat nutritious meals. Don’t eat on the run.
• Exercise moderately and choose something that is also fun to do. Remember that exercise is a natural anti-depressant.
• Work on your relationships. Learn to be assertive not aggressive, and communicate effectively. Resolve conflict and solve problems constructively.
• Understand the stress in your work system. Get to know what you can and cannot change and try to see the bigger picture. Accept that conflict is normal in groups.
• Give yourself permission to be human. Be kind to yourself. Accept yourself. Make peace with what you can and cannot do.
• Have time out. Do things that are fun. Take time to spoil yourself. Remember sometimes to do nothing.
• Take care of your soul. Meditate and pray. Nurture your spirit. Stay connected to yourself and to others.

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