25 ways to cope with stress in a ideal Nigeria 1. Get up 15 minutes earlier 2. Prepare for the morning the night before 3. Avoid tight fitting clothes 4. Avoid relying on chemical aids 5. Set appointments ahead 6. Don’t rely on your memory…write it down 7. Practice preventive maintenance 8. Make duplicate keys 9. Say “no” more often 10. Set priorities in your life 11. Avoid negative people 12. Use time wisely 13. Simplify meal times 14. Always make copies of important papers 15. Anticipate your needs 16. Repair anything that doesn’t work properly 17. Ask for help with the jobs you dislike 18. Break large tasks into bits size portions 19. Look at problems as challenges 20. Look at challenges differently 21. Unclutter your life 22. Smile 23. Be prepared for rain 24. Tickle a baby 25. Pet a friendly dog’ cat S