1. Take Notes
You can't be expected to remember everything, which is why it's important for many people, particularly those who could be considered absent-minded, to take notes. Write important things down, whether it's a to-do list or a telephone number. That prevents stress from not having important information on hand when you need it. Either keep your notes handy in a notepad or PDA, or just use a time management suite such as Microsoft Outlook to manage your notes. Remembering what you're supposed to do and when you're supposed to do it, and planning accordingly, is an excellent way to prevent stress resulting from looming or missed deadlines and overlooked tasks.
2. Take a Break
As much as you may need to get things done, few people can just move from one chore to the next without taking a moment to decompress. Make it a point to take breaks throughout the day, whether at regular intervals or at convenient stopping points when you're working. Step outside, take a deep breath, surf the Internet or play a game of solitaire. It may be impossible to avoid a long stretch without a decent break, but you can always take your time in the bathroom or just excuse yourself long enough to get a cup of coffee or can of soda.
3. Remove Items from Your Schedule
Some people can be on the go from dawn to dusk, but not everyone. You may think that filling your schedule with a lot of different activities is a great way to stay active and avoid stress, but for many it has the opposite effect. Being on the go gives us a lot to think about and prevents us from having quiet time. Look at your schedule and choose to keep doing the things you love, but consider letting other activities go for now. Don't stop taking the time to exercise, but you might cut out the drive to the beach to run along the water.
