Stress Management: The only introduction you’ll ever need

Stress Management: The only introduction you’ll ever need
Vera Peiffer

A strong addition to the ‘Principles series’ of introductory guides. The book explains what stress is, how it causes physical and mental problems and how to cope successfully with the increased pressures of modern day living.Previously published as 20 MINUTES TO MASTER … STRESS MANAGEMENT.The book introduces the reader to the stress-prone personality types, what the potential stress triggers are, and suggests effective exercises to help you relax.Covering the physical stress symptoms and behavioural problems associated with stress such as compulsive behaviour the book shows why the scourge of modern day Western living needs to be understood to be beaten.Whether you are a perfectionist, ambitious, anxious, or stimulus-seeking person, the book will be an invaluable eye-opener – a key to learning to deal with stress positively.

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CONTENTS

Cover (#u57171459-64f4-5400-a961-0103b7dd1d39)

Title Page (#u7eba85b6-3b17-5755-bcea-833658160ac2)

Copyright (#ulink_41577da7-9900-534c-861b-b0e844cc4ae9)

Dedication (#ulink_16844f0a-9ea8-5b08-a56c-cdd88e6c8973)

Introduction (#ulink_1d4697b0-2b50-5dab-8a30-3edc01e4aa6a)

PART I STRESS – HOW IT HAPPENS

1 (#ulink_0ae7c4a6-0137-591d-b9a7-07aac38ee4d7)What Stress Is and What It Is Not (#ulink_0ae7c4a6-0137-591d-b9a7-07aac38ee4d7)

2 (#ulink_033bc801-1bfe-502d-993c-04f8a7948e72)Are You a Stress-prone Type? (#ulink_033bc801-1bfe-502d-993c-04f8a7948e72)

3 (#ulink_761a5b15-fdfc-51dd-a1a2-0577c34dcedb)Questionnaire: Check Your Personality Stress Factors (#ulink_761a5b15-fdfc-51dd-a1a2-0577c34dcedb)

4 (#ulink_1af88055-3b3b-567b-83a7-57e64bf82daa)What Is Causing You Stress? (#ulink_1af88055-3b3b-567b-83a7-57e64bf82daa)

PART II WHAT HAPPENS WHEN YOU FALL INTO THE STRESS TRAP …

5 (#ulink_3a8aa6d5-1872-5760-92cd-f187acfcc113)Physical Reactions (#ulink_3a8aa6d5-1872-5760-92cd-f187acfcc113)

6 (#litres_trial_promo)Mental and Emotional Reactions (#litres_trial_promo)

7 (#litres_trial_promo)Behavioural Reactions (#litres_trial_promo)

8 (#litres_trial_promo)Questionnaire: What Is Your Stress Level? (#litres_trial_promo)

PART III … AND HOW TO CLIMB OUT OF THE STRESS TRAP

9 (#litres_trial_promo)How To Stop Yourself from Overworking (#litres_trial_promo)

10 (#litres_trial_promo)So You Thought You Knew How to Breathe … (#litres_trial_promo)

11 (#litres_trial_promo)Giving Your Body Time Off (#litres_trial_promo)

12 (#litres_trial_promo)Taking a Mental Holiday (#litres_trial_promo)

13 (#litres_trial_promo)Sleeping Better (#litres_trial_promo)

14 (#litres_trial_promo)Dealing with Difficult People (#litres_trial_promo)

15 (#litres_trial_promo)Using Anger Constructively (#litres_trial_promo)

16 (#litres_trial_promo)How to Talk about Things You Would Rather Avoid (#litres_trial_promo)

17 (#litres_trial_promo)Accentuate the Positive (#litres_trial_promo)

18 (#litres_trial_promo)De-stress Your Life (#litres_trial_promo)

19 (#litres_trial_promo)Alternative Ways to Unwind (#litres_trial_promo)

Summary (#litres_trial_promo)

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