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Stress is an inevitable part of life. We all experience it, and often we can't avoid it. Fortunately, there are plenty of ways to deal with the stress that we do encounter in life—before it starts to affect our health.

A good place to start is with exercise. It's a common misconception that exercise makes you stressed out—when in fact, moderate exercise helps to relieve stress! This is because exercise helps your body release endorphins, which help you feel more relaxed. Not only that, but just taking the time for yourself to get some exercise can give you the space you need to process your emotions and thoughts—which can make you feel less overwhelmed by them.

Another great strategy is to keep a journal. Writing down your thoughts allows you to see them on paper and make sense of them, rather than letting them bounce around in your head all day. This not only helps you feel more calm and collected as you go about your day but will also help you see patterns or triggers of stress in your life so that you can address or avoid them better in the future.

Finally, meditation and deep breathing exercises are helpful ways to decrease stress levels.