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Stress management often focuses on temporary relief from symptoms without tackling the root causes. This article highlights the critical difference between managing stress and managing stressors. Through vivid examples, it argues that real, long-term stress reduction requires addressing the underlying issues directly. Whether it’s setting boundaries at work, addressing relationship dynamics, or changing unhealthy habits, the key to less stress is assertive action on stressors, not just coping with stress’s immediate effects.