Maria has been experiencing a high level of stress due to her demanding job, where she often has to meet tight deadlines and manage multiple projects at once. Recently, she has started to feel overwhelmed and has noticed a decline in her overall mood and energy levels. She confides in her friend Alex about her feelings and expresses a desire to find ways to cope with her stress.
Based on this scenario, identify and explain two psychological concepts that Maria can apply to manage her stress. Be sure to define each concept and provide an example of how she could implement them in her daily life.
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