I like to think that I — much like the 37% of Americans — manage stressful situations well — my laidback personality certainly helps with this.

But, as you mentioned, there are times when everyone faces difficult challenges in life and things can get a bit much.

My two favourite ways of dealing with such times are listed in the strategies section of your piece; exercise and music.

There is nothing like a hard work out, building up a sweat whilst listening to your favourite tunes to put things in perspective and help release the pressures of life.

Thank you for sharing this piece, I think it’s important to look after your mental/physical health and articles like this offer support to people who may not have the confidence to reach out. 👍