50 Things You Can Do Today to Manage Stress

by Green, Wendy; Edwards, Jenny

• ISBN13: 9781849532020
• ISBN10: 1849532028
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2012-09-01
• Publisher: Summersdale

Summary

Are you one of the 12 million people in the UK regularly affected by stress? In this reassuring and easy-to-follow book, find out 50 things you can do today to help you manage stress, such as identifying your stress triggers and learning how to manage them, choosing beneficial foods and supplements, and reducing stress through aromatherapy and therapeutic massage. This title is presented with a foreword by Jenny Edwards, Vice Chair of the International Stress Management Association UK and Editor of Stress News.

Author Biography

Wendy Green is a trainer for a health program. Jenny Edwards is the vice chair of the International Stress Management Association UK and the editor of Stress News.

Table of Contents

Author's Note	p. 9
Foreword	p. 11
About Stress	p. 15
Learn about stress
Keep a stress diary
Simplify Your Life	p. 33
Slow down
Say 'no'
Cut stress at work
De-junk
Speed-clean your home
Take control of your spending
Avoid information overload
Follow a simple beauty routine
Organise your wardrobe
Eat a De-Stress Diet	p. 53
Go for low GI foods
Power up with protein
Eat healthy fats
Curb your salt intake
Eat ACE foods
Boost your B vitamins
Value vitamin D
Mind your minerals
Drink plenty of water
Cut the caffeine
Moderate your alcohol intake
Exercise to Ease Stress	p. 76
Stroll away stress
Enjoy ecotherapy
Practise Pilates
Swim away stress
Chill out with t'ai chi
Say yes to yoga
Adopt an Anti-Stress Attitude	p. 87
Sleep more soundly
Try the ABC of CBT
Solve problems effectively
Live in the moment
Meditate
Turn a negative into a positive
Reach out to others
Manage your anger
Practise assertiveness
Accept yourself
Be authentic
Appreciate what you have
Deal with change
Overcome fear
Try Stress-Busting Supplements	p. 124
Benefit from supplements
Relax with DIY Complementary Therapies	p. 137
Apply acupressure
Find relief in reflexology
Tap away stress
Use aroma power
Massage away stress
Use flower power
Get help with homeopathy
Stress-Busting Recipes	p. 154
Jargon Buster	p. 161
Useful Products	p. 164
Helpful Books	p. 169
Directory	p. 170
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