The primary ways to counter stress are to exercise, eat well, and ensure you get enough rest. Exercise releases endorphins that quite literally make you feel better. Both exercise and better nutrition contribute to a better functioning body, which addresses one of the stressors that many of us have…our health. But sleep is one of the most overlooked and underestimated ways to counter stress. Most of us don’t get enough rest. The quality of your rest is important too. Remember, less rest equals more stress.