Always change a Losing Game Most of the stress that most of us have is self-generated. We drink too much caffeine, get too little sleep, have unrealistic expectations, overload our schedules, etc. I playfully call these "losing games". The principle from sport to "Always Change a Losing Game" applies equally well to life situations. The key is to identify our losing games and find ways to change them. If It's Not Working, Stop Doing It Most of the stress that most of us have is self-generated. We drink too much caffeine, get too little sleep, have unrealistic expectations, overload our schedules, etc. I playfully call these "losing games". The principle from sport to "Always Change a Losing Game" applies equally well to life situations. The key is to identify our losing games and find ways to change them. Change is the Solution, Not the Problem When we think of change, we usually think of external change that is imposed, unwanted, uninvited and often stressful. However, change can also be a stress reliever and a solution to stress problems. The theme is similar to "Always Change a Losing Game" in that it focuses on the ways in which we create our own stress and positive personal changes we can make to both reduce stress and improve our health and wellbeing.