The Little Book of Stress Relief

by Posen, David, M.D.

• ISBN13: 9781770850156
• ISBN10: 1770850155
• Edition: 2nd
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2012-03-08
• Publisher: Firefly Books Ltd

Summary

Stress has become an integral part of the way we live. In controlled doses, it helps us perform better. But, left unchecked, stress can leave us feeling fatigued and overwhelmed, and can lead to any number of health problems. In The Little Book of Stress Relief, stress expert Dr. David Posen teaches us how to take back control of our lives and regain a healthy work-life balance. Small in size, light in tone, and rich in content, The Little Book of Stress Relief offers 52 prescriptions to help us make small changes that can have a profound positive effect on the quality of our lives. Book jacket.

Author Biography

David Posen, MD, is a family physician who counsels patients on stress and lifestyle management. He is a leading speaker and trainer in the areas of stress mastery, change management and work-life balance, lecturing widely across North America. He is also the bestselling author of Always Change a Losing Game and Staying Afloat When the Water Gets Rough. His magazine articles have appeared in Canadian Living and Reader's Digest, as well as several medical journals. He has written a weekly column about stress and lifestyle management in the health section of canoe.ca, one of Canada's largest and most-visited Web sites and has been quoted in many leading U.S. magazines.

Table of Contents

Acknowledgments	p. 11
Welcome	p. 13
Is Stress a Friend or Foe?	p. 16
Do You Know Your Signs of Stress?	p. 19
Where Does Stress Come From?	p. 22
Internal Sources of Stress	p. 25
The Mind/Body Connection	p. 28
Factors Influencing Our Stressful Interpretations	p. 32
The Fascinating History of Stress Theory	p. 35
Unrealistic Expectations	p. 37
Use Your Stress Reactions Wisely	p. 40
The Work-Life Balancing Act	p. 42
The Power of Permission	p. 45
Where's the Pressure Coming From?	p. 48
Peer Pressure and Corporate Culture	p. 51
Setting Boundaries and Limits	p. 55
Saying No	p. 59
Sleep	p. 62
Caffeine	p. 65
Putting Your Work in Perspective	p. 68
How to Leave Work at Work	p. 71
Reclaiming Ownership of Your Time	p. 74
Making Time for Leisure	p. 77
Beliefs That Oppose Balance and Leisure	p. 80
Pacing and Time-Outs	p. 84
It's Time to Plan Your Next Vacation	p. 87
Burnout	p. 90
Dealing with Deadlines	p. 94
Prioritizing Tasks	p. 97
Delegating	p. 100
Communication Skills	p. 103
Communication Aggravation	p. 106
Dealing with Information Overload and Technostress	p. 109
Handling Home Chores	p. 113
Procrastination	p. 116
Dealing with Clutter	p. 119
Paper Clutter	p. 122
Money and Stress	p. 125
Trouble Making Decisions	p. 129
Long-Distance Worrying	p. 133
Closing "Open Circuits"	p. 136
The Art of Refraining	p. 139
Conversations with Yourself	p. 142
Thought Stopping	p. 145
Refraining Other People's Behavior	p. 148
Dealing with Difficult People	p. 151
Stop Giving Power to Other People	p. 154
Good Health-It's Your Choice	p. 157
How I Learned to Meditate	p. 160
Relaxation Techniques	p. 162
Outlets for Frustration	p. 165
Dealing with Anger	p. 168
Dealing with the Blues	p. 172
The Importance of Social Support	p. 175
How to Enjoy Holiday Stress	p. 178
Feelings That Surface During the Holiday Season	p. 182
New Year's Resolutions	p. 185
Wrap-Up	p. 188
How Stress Happens	p. 192
What Is Stress?	p. 193
What Are the Symptoms of Stress?	p. 194
External and Internal Sources of Stress	p. 196
Resources	p. 199
Index	p. 203
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