Review the entries in your journal that you marked with an "X" as "avoidable stressors" earlier in this step.

On a blank page in your journal or on your "To-Do List" for the next week, write out two actions you will take to remove avoidable stressors for the future. Make sure the actions are concise and achievable. It also helps to estimate the day and time you plan to do them.

Bad examples (too vague):

• Make some extra money to get out of debt.
• Look for a new job.

Good examples (concrete):

• First thing Saturday morning, buy a file box and spend an hour getting the bills organized and a budget for the month outlined.
• Set my alarm for fifteen minutes earlier on Sunday evening to get on the road fifteen minutes earlier Monday morning.

Make a commitment to yourself to accomplish these actions this week. But also be a good scientist and observe: If you didn't get them done, what got in the way? What would help next time?

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