Stress relief that begins with using the four A’s

Sara Winters, physician assistant at Mayo Clinic Health System - Franciscan Healthcare in Waukon, recommends four steps to reduce stress and cope with the inevitable stressors of everyday life.

Avoid: Believe it or not, it is possible to escape some of the minor stressors that tend to trouble us.

Alter: Communication and letting people know where you stand can make a world of difference.

Accept: Accepting the situation can ease a lot of stress when avoiding and altering doesn’t work.

Adapt: Changing your standards and expectations on stressful situations can help you cope with stress.