If I'm stressed I'll let go of some of my struggling, will let some things slide back to old ways of coping. They work okay and it's only temporary and they are mine, that my head and body thought up for me to protect and care for me originally, they just don't help much in most situations anymore. Habits are good; you brush your teeth because it's a habit, make your bed, eat at around the same time, get up and shower/dress, etc. mostly by habit; keeping to a "normal" schedule like they tell you to do for children helps me get through tough days; I can look forward to the "next" thing if this one is having difficulties (hard time at work? think about what you are going to make for dinner). Just keep moving forward one step at a time.