Diversion and Distraction  Take a break away from the situations or tasks that are the source of your stress and frustration. Take a vacation or a short walk. This does not solve the root cause. But, it takes away from the source of stress so that you can "catch your breath." It also gives you an opportunity to think about the situation more objectively and may even help you to resolve the situation when looked through a different perspective. Doctors agree that being physically active - walking, stretching, even working in the garden - is a high-power stress buster.