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K.T. Gray Psychology 228 March 2, 2000 Stress What is stress? Basically, it is anything that changes us, either for good or bad. Traditionally, stress is considered to be a negative thing, something that can either physically or mentally unbalance us. In order to deal with stress, we have to be able to identify how it affects us, and then find ways to cope with it. Many different things can cause stress, from your job, your home, …showed first 75 words of 1380 total…

…showed last 75 words of 1380 total…taking time to prioritize your everyday tasks or even exercising, or in the company of others, such as by talking things out or seeking professional help. Works Cited Di Lima, Sara Nell, and Dwayne E. Eutsey. Cardiovascular Patient Education Resource Manual. Portland: Aspen Publishing Company, 1997. Mind Tools, LTD. "Effective Stress Management - Meditation." http://www.psychwww.com/mtsite/smmedit.html National Agricultural Library. "The Food Guide Pyramid." http://www.nal.usda.gov:8001/py/pmap.htm