We are all told we need to find ways to lower our stress and are encourage to find stress relief to ease up the pressure, but sometimes that’s easier said than done. Putting the theory into a shorter version can sometimes help to mange stress: Distract yourself from your problems and deal with them directly. The ideal way to have a normal, happy life is to apply both those phrases to each facet. Let’s take a closer look at how to balance these two tactics for reducing stress.