I often do not realize I am under stress until it has begun to consume me. I have a headache, skin rash, digestive issues, and sleep problems. ButHowever, short-term stress keeps my concentration for work or drives me to study. If I have fear, only seeing the negative, difficulty relaxing, sweat a lot, sleeping problems, chronic tiredness, frequent colds, I know it is too much stress for me. Upping activity level is something to help relieve stress and start to feel better. Regular exercise can lift your mood. Relaxation techniques such as meditation activate the body’s relaxation response. Get a pet. It is known that walks with a dog are more effective than going for walks on your own.