"Don't make mountains out of molehills," Polly's Mom always used to say. But when you are dealing with changing schedules, work deadlines, and household responsibilities and the little things start going wrong, it can feel like everything is going wrong and the whole day is ruined. Instead, use these strategies to diffuse the stress of the moment and improve everything that comes next.

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