This guidebook provides the principal with some fundamental tools for reducing stress and preventing professional burnout. Chapter 1 offers strategies for identifying and reducing personal stress. Cognitive restructuring is advocated as an effective, permanent approach, in which the individual changes patterns of thinking about stressful situations. Some of the solutions described include acquiring needed skills, anticipating and preparing for problem situations, utilizing relaxation techniques, exercising, maintaining a reasonable workload, seeking group support, and confronting perceived stresses. Chapter 2 offers tips for identifying and reducing staff stress. The third chapter describes ways in which the principal can create a less stressful building climate through administrative style, communications, and supportive and physical environments. A relaxation tape accompanies the document. (Contains 7 references.) (LMI)