What to Do About Stress
Like pain, stress is a signal that something is wrong or that something needs to be taken care of, and it comes in many forms, from worry and fear to sadness, guilt, boredom and more. Though some people prefer to stay oblivious to stress and just drink more or shop more—and I do appreciate the beauty of both—it’s best to acknowledge your stress, so you can figure out where it’s coming from and how to best cope with it. “Coping” is the word most people use for dealing well with stress, as opposed to excess drinking, shopping, eating, or video games, which we shrinks would refer to as poor coping. In my experience, good coping begins by identifying the source
