Taking responsibility for your actions and problems is key to managing stress. When you take responsibility, you are motivated to solve issues and feel in control of your life, which reduces stress. Not taking responsibility leads to making excuses and blaming others, worsening situations and reducing your power. While you may not have all the answers right away, taking responsibility means being willing to find solutions and prevent problems from holding you back, keeping stress from escalating even if it takes time to resolve issues. Your problems are ultimately your responsibility to solve.