If you feel like a certain attitude of yours is the root of stress or problems within the relationship, then work on changing them. Only you can control your own behavior; hence, you need to take the initiative to do so. For example, if you tend to be a nagger towards your husband or boyfriend, then why not consider listening to what they have to say first instead of saying harsh responses to them. Taking power naps during work is a great way to rejuvenate both mind and body, especially if you are starting to lose focus. You can also adapt proper time management techniques to ensure that all of your tasks are completed in a timely manner. Happiness The more you can combat stress, the more happiness you can enjoy! Enforcing Positive Emotions Now that you realize the potential harm brought about by the presence of negative emotions in your life, it is important to transform them into something positive. This will serve to counteract the effects of negative emotion in your health and social relationships. You can do this by promoting positive emotions. Recent research studies have shown the link between personality traits and impact of stress in one's life. This has prompted researchers to look into what other factors could affect the way people view stress in their life. A new color system is just one of the results to this ongoing research effort. But to save yourself from trouble later on, you need to be wise when choosing how you respond to all those negative emotions that are coming over you. Think about the above two tips (acknowledging your feelings and deep breathing) to help you gain control over your feelings and response to a stressful situation. It has been known to be effective in curing not just stress, but also various conditions associated with stress namely phobias, post traumatic disorders, depression, dissociative disorders, habit changes, among other things. Caution and Warning As mentioned above, hypnotherapy requires a specialized set of skills to enable you to enter a trance mental state.