How To Deal With Stressors and Challenges

There are many health and stress management benefits to having a supportive circle of friends, so utilizing social support can be effective as part of your strategy in how to deal with life. Having some supportive friendships that include not only good listening, but honest communication and good advice is key. You want to nurture relationships that provide a supportive ear when you need to feel less ‘alone’, some wise advice when you’re stumped on what to do, an honest opinion to help you see what may be hard to look at, and someone to help you have fun and get your mind off of your stressors once you’ve worked on how to address them. Also, if you’ve tried these suggestions and find yourself still needing support, it might be a good idea to see a professional. (That’s what they’re there for!)

Read more about cultivating social support and finding professional help for stress, and read page 6: dealing with specific stressors.