How can you stay accountable in managing stress? There are a number of things that we can do to manage stress. We’ve talked before about how we can counter stressors that we can’t control, reduce stressors that we can control, manage stressors through our actions, and cope with stressors through our outlook. A great way to counter, manage, reduce, and cope with stressors is through interaction with friends, particularly friends who have similar interests or are a part of the same peer group. There’s benefit and accountability in sharing experiences and concerns with those that you’re close to.