Is there a way that we can totally eliminate stress from our lives? Possibly. At least we can greatly reduce it, if we take a different approach. Richard Carlson gives some practical thoughts in Don't Sweat the Small Stuff at Work.
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Become less controlling. Give yourself permission to not be in control of everything.
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Avoid bragging about how much work you have and how busy you are. Everyone is!
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Brighten up your work environment. Make your environment a fun place where you want to be and go.
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Take breaks. Take both mental and physical breaks, as they will immediately revitalize your energy.
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Accept the fact that, every once in a while, you're going to have a really bad day.
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Examine your rituals and habits and be willing to change some of them - our habits are sometimes enormous sources of stress. Be open and be willing to change.
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Let go of battles you can't win. Many battles are not even worth the effort if you honestly analyze the situation.
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Don't get stressed by the predictable. Sometimes life just happens.
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Marvel at how often things go right. Focus on the positive and not the negative.
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Do the hard things or the tasks you are dreading first, then you don't have to stress about them all day.
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Ease off your ego. Life is too short!