Because change has nearly become a constant in today's business world, having a great deal of flexibility can be an important resource for coping with stress. If you're like me, flexibility is a quality you can really work on. I kept the phrase "surrender to the flow" foremost in my mind for a full year to better deal with changes in my life. I got better. And I began to see that there was something much better in store for me when change happened. Now, if I can only remember to "surrender" all of the time!

For more on stress, check out my Coping and Stress eWorkbook and Stress Management module.