This document discusses stress management and coping with stress. It defines stress as the non-specific response of the body to any demand. Stress can be either positive (eustress) or negative (distress) and comes from both external factors like life events and internal factors like beliefs and expectations. When stressed, the body undergoes hormonal and physiological changes. Common symptoms of stress are physical, mental/emotional, behavioral, and cognitive. Long-term stress can negatively impact health if not managed properly. The document provides many strategies for managing stress, such as deep breathing, exercise, relaxation, organization, changing one's attitude, and seeking social support.