How to Manage Stress

       I have heard this : " If you can't avoid it, enjoy it."  Sometimes I feel stress as an international student. When I feel stress, first I check whether I manage the stress or not. If I can't manage the stress, I have to ask for help. However, I believe that I can manage the most stress by myself. I can deal with the stress by taking break, talking to people, and devoting myself to my duty.
       First of all, I can manage the stress by taking break. When I feel stress, I like to spend my time doing something passive, like listening to music or watching movie. While I'm listening or watching, music or movie makes me feel relaxed. However, sometimes active activities, such as shopping and exercising make me feel better. After shopping and exercising, I always feel tired. As a result, I can fall asleep easily, and I always find out that my stress is nothing peculiar when I get up.
       Also, talking to people is one of the best ways to get away the stress. I really enjoy chatting with my friend. Even though I have severe stress, after chatting with my friend, I feel comfortable. If I can't meet my friend, talking on the phone,or doing webcam chatting, or using the messenger are good options. Furthermore, talking with my husband is a convenient choice because of close relationship. In short, If I have stress, speaking out is helpful to get rid of the stress because I can see the cause of stress objectively.
       Finally, I can overcome my stress by devoting myself to my duty, such as studying English, painting pictures, doing household chores, and taking care of my daughters. When I'm  absorbed in something to do, I can't afford to pay attention to the stress. Moreover, If the result satisfy me, I don't feel stress anymore. For example, the last quarter was my first quarter as an international student. I felt stress during that time, but I determined to devote myself to my duty. As a result, my average grade was 4.0, and I overcame my stress because my effort rewarded me with a good result. In addition, caring for my daughters help remind me what is important in life.
       In conclusion, many people suffer from stress, and our body can't cope with severe stress. Therefore, we have to find the way to get rid of stress. In my opinion, I can relieve the stress by taking a rest, talking to people, and concentrating on my duty. I'm convinced that I can manage my stress successfully and live a healthier life.