How to Deal with Stress

by Palmer, Stephen

• ISBN13: 9780749460396
• ISBN10: 0749460393
• Edition: 2nd
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2010-05-28
• Publisher: Kogan Page Ltd

Summary

Straightforward, easy to read and highly practical,How to Deal with Stressshows how to manage stress calmly and efficiently, putting the reader back in charge of his or her life. Written by two experts in the field of stress management, the book shows how to identify the underlying causes of stress and how to set out a clear plan to manage both the causes of stress and their effects. How to Deal with Stressincludes tips on topics such as time management, exercise, nutrition and relaxation techniques. It can serve as a go-to handbook for both home and office, a resource to dip into for quick advice should the need arise.

Author Biography

Stephen Palmer, PhD, is one of the UK's most influential experts on stress management. He is Founder-Director at the Centre for Stress Management and Honorary Professor of Psychology at City University, London. He has written or edited over 30 books on stress management, psychotherapy and coaching.

Cary Cooper, PhD, CBE, is Professor of Organisational Psychology and Health at Lancaster University, President of the British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy, past President of the British Academy of Management and the author of numerous books, including Business and the Beautiful Game and Shut Up and Listen (both published by Kogan Page).

Table of Contents

Acknowledgements	p. ix
Introduction	p. 1
What is stress?	p. 7
Simple definition	p. 7
Pressure and stress	p. 8
Costs of stress	p. 10
How do you cope with stress?	p. 15
Axe you in control?	p. 18
Health locus of control	p. 20
The biology of stress	p. 21
Summary	p. 25
A working model of stress, coping and resilience	p. 27
A model of stress, coping and resilience	p. 28
Helpful versus unhelpful troublesome negative emotions	p. 36
Important: choice of interventions	p. 39
Summary	p. 40
Changing your thinking	p. 41
Changing your thinking: it isn't a modern concept!	p. 41
As simple as ABC!	p. 42
Thinking errors	p. 46
Helpful challenging questions	p. 61
‘Pros and cons’	p. 70
Stress thought record	p. 74
Dealing with your own anger	p. 77
Overcoming the self-esteem trap	p. 81
Accepting others but not their behaviour	p. 84
Inference chaining	p. 86
Summary	p. 89
Changing your imagery	p. 91
Coping imagery	p. 92
Self-motivation imagery	p. 93
Staying focused (or goal) imagery	p. 95
Time projection imagery	p. 96
Relaxation imagery	p. 97
Anti-craving imagery	p. 98
Summary	p. 100
Changing your behaviour	p. 101
What type are you, A or B?	p. 101
Social support	p. 104
Assertiveness training	p. 107
Assertiveness rights	p. 109
Assertiveness skills	p. 110
The three-step model of assertion	p. 111
Time management	p. 113
Top tips for the time manager	p. 115
Developing goals	p. 116
Summary	p. 118
Improving your physical health to help you conquer stress	p. 119
Alcohol	p. 121
Caffeine	p. 123
Exercise	p. 124
Nutrition	p. 125
Weight control	p. 129
Smoking	p. 131
Relaxation	p. 131
Summary	p. 138
Dealing with work-related stress	p. 141
Definition of stress	p. 142
The financial and health impact of work-related stress	p. 142
How do you cope with stress at work?	p. 147
The unfit manager	p. 149
The fit manager	p. 151
Work-related stress risk assessment and interventions	p. 153
Before you start a work-stress risk assessment	p. 157
A comprehensive approach	p. 162
What can you do?	p. 165
Summary	p. 166
Stress self-audit	p. 167
Developing your own action plan	p. 171
‘Stress carriers’	p. 171
Home-work interface	p. 172
Action plan	p. 173
Sample stress management action plan	p. 174
Start now	p. 177
Summary	p. 178
Appendix	p. 179
References and bibligraphy	p. 185
Useful organisations	p. 189
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