make sure you leave time for yourself. buy one of those CDs with waterfall or piano music on it and listen to it in the car during the ride to work, that way, you start your day off relaxed. listen to it on the way home, that way, when you get home, your mind will be more relaxed for sleeping. if you have problems with short, strong bursts of stress, deep breaths really do work. also, if you're REALLY desperate, take some time to let a piece of chocolate melt in your mouth. in addition, whenever possible, take a long bath instead of a shower.