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Stress can be very bad for your health, but fortunately stress is one of those things that you can mange with willpower and a lot of practice.

There are a lot of events in life that are out of our control. However, what we can control is our response to the events. We often bring stress upon ourselves just by our own points of view. For example, people who see the glass as half empty or approach challenges in life with a negative attitude are going to find it a lot more difficult to manage stress.

One of the first steps is to identify negative behaviors in life. Figure out if you often blow things out of proportion or see everything as good or bad, right or wrong, black or white with no middle ground? The next thing you can do is develop some new, more positive habits by catching yourself each time you have a negative thought and re-framing it in a more positive light. Look for the humor in situations and spend more time with other people who look at life with a positive attitude.

If there is anyone in your life who might be causing you a good deal of stress, there are ways to influence that person for the better. First off, start by being a good example. It is usually more difficult to change a situation if you’re part of the problem. Then look for a good opportunity to communicate your feelings to the person who is causing you so much stress-a time when you can talk patiently, kindly, and respectfully. It is important to talk about how you feel and avoid blaming the other person.

It is usually a good idea to deal with stress while it is still manageable, rather than wait until it has gotten out of control.