12-step stress management plan

It's hard to get through life these days without experiencing some amount of stress. The issue is how we respond to it. If you let unfinished tasks hang over your head or you constantly feel your life is spinning out of control, it can actually harm your health. That's why it's important to learn how to manage the stressful elements in your life—whether it's the tough boss or the rebellious teenager—and how to tone down your body's physical response to them. Here’s a plan to avoid letting your worries burden you and potentially lead to more serious health issues.