I need a girlfriend and a answer to a question. Responses should be well-written (use a spell checker) and clearly address the issue being discussed. You may wish to write your responses in a word processing program and then copy and paste it into the text box. Please respond to the prompt below in at least 4-5 complete sentences:

You are experiencing a lot of stress during school hours and that evening. A friend sent you an unkind message for no apparent reason, you have a few overdue assignments that are difficult and you're unsure of how to start working on them, and you got into an argument with a sibling. What else can go wrong!? What are three coping mechanisms you can use to tone down your stress level? List three and describe why they would help you specifically in this situation.

Lets start with your assignments: Schedule out your day. Set aside at least half an hour to do your assignments. Do them one at a time.

Siblings: Wait a bit before approaching the sibling. Give it some time for both of you to cool down and then talk to them. Apologize, and make it up to them.

Stress: You can see someone. Talking to people helps too. Letting out your feelings to a good friend or a journal. Listening to music, taking a walk, and doing your favorite activities help. Avoid drama and trouble.

Friend: Approach the friend about the message. If you can't compromise or reason then let them go. It's not worth it.

Explanation:

Three ways:

Sit back and relax

Set a schedule

Complete relaxing activities.

Do one thing at a time. If you try to deal with everything all at once, you will most likely increase your stress.