While stress is a normal part of life, there are healthy ways of dealing with stress that don't include reaching for a cigarette. First, you can choose to avoid situations that cause you stress. Second, where you can't change the source of your stress, you can change the way that you respond to stress in your life. 

Here are some tips that you might find helpful to deal with stress in your life:

• Talk to your friends or family for support. Sharing your feelings will help reduce stress.
• Address any problems or conflicts head on. Stress can build when you don’t deal with what’s happening in your life. Talk to your friends and discuss how you can resolve the issue.
• Learn one or more ways to relax. Listen to some music, start yoga classes, take a lingering bath or go for a massage.
• Take a break from what you are doing – even for just a few minutes.
• Try Deep breathing. Take a few slow, deep breaths. For an extra benefit, breathe in through your nose and out through your mouth. You will feel your body relax.
• Try visualization – close your eyes and go to a place where you feel happy, comfortable and relaxed. Download some relaxation music.
• Exercise to help reduce your stress and improve your mood.
• Try cutting out caffeine and getting more sleep.