Your answer should demonstrate that you understand how to manage stress and that you realize that not everyone benefits from the same strategies. For example, you should not presume that if running a few miles works for you, that's what everyone should do. You also should not say that stress comes along with the job and can't be helped. A good manager will find ways to reduce their team's stressors.

"There are a couple of strategies I use to manage stress. First, I get physical exercise every day, which goes a long way toward feeling balanced and healthy. Second, I try to figure out if the stress is incidental or systemic. If it's a short-term situation, I just tell myself it will be over soon, and that's enough. If it's a situation caused by a process or protocol that will continue to repeat itself, then I try to determine if there are ways to adjust that process or protocol to make it less stress-inducing. I also realize that people have different needs when it comes to managing stress, so when I have an employee who is stressed out, I start with a conversation with that employee to understand what they need most."