Avoid How to deal with wedding stress

Its almost time for your wedding. If you are stressed, there are a few things you can do to cope with it. These include:

• Space out deadlines and set them far enough ahead to allow for problems. Don't let everything go until the last minute.

• Delegate responsibilities to people you trust. Check in with them occasionally but let them handle things.

• Set boundaries and be assertive. If others are interfering too much or taking up too much of your time, let them know how you feel without being too aggressive.

• Spend time with your spouse-to-be. Discuss everything and make sure the wedding plans are going the way you both want them to.

• Stay healthy. Get enough sleep, eat right and exercise. Avoid outside stimulators like alcohol, drugs, caffeine, nicotine and sugar.

• Pamper yourself. Go to the movies, read a book, take a bubble bath or spend a day at the spa.

• Keep your activities in check. It's only natural for others to be excited for you and want to get together to celebrate but don't overextend yourself with too many social obligations. If you don't have time to get together, let others know that. Your friends will understand that you are busy.