Stress in life is unavoidable, but how you deal with it will determine it's ultimate effect. One of the most important things you can do with a stressful situation is to analyze it rationally and determine what productive action you CAN take, and recognize what you can't control. As an example...I am finishing a term in which I am teaching 13 classes simultaneously--this is the largest workload I've ever taken on. Prior to the beginning of the term, I felt as if this might overwhelm me, but using a systematic approach, I have limited the stress considerably. One of my major concerns was grading all the exams and quizzes for all of these classes..normally this would have been a herculean task, but I reasoned that if I changed my assessment methods for some of the courses I teach, then I could split the load between myself and my wife (who graciously helped me throughout the semester). I provided her with well written KEYS to the exams and quizzes she agreed to grade, leaving me to assess the written and online classes for that term. This reduced my stress level considerably, while allowing her to provide valuable input regarding my assessments and my student's performance. The lesson I learned, is that...if you need help--ask for it! I'd look forward to learning how the rest of the forum members deal with stress in their jobs. Thanks!