It would be foolish of me as a college student to believe that teachers do not experience stress. I have compiled my own top 10 list of ways teachers can cope in stressful situations. 10. Ten deep breaths 9. Count backward from 20 8. Confide in a colleague 7. Remember that I have what my students need educationally 6. Teach outdoors 5. Ask for help 4. Create more exciting, attention grabbing lessons 3. Take a quick break, if I am stressed the students probably are also 2. Have the students work quietly while I play quiet music And the #1 way to cope with stressful situations: 1. CHOCOLATE