The Little Book of Stress Relief - Softcover

Posen, David, M.D.

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9781552979181: The Little Book of Stress Relief

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1552979180 ISBN 13: 9781552979181

Publisher: Firefly Books Ltd, 2004

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"If we take control of the things we do control, we'll have much more energy and resilience to deal with the other stressors in our lives."
- David Posen, MD

Intense stress is an integral part of modern life. In controlled doses, stress helps individuals to think faster and perform better, but left unchecked and unbalanced, it leads to fatigue, helplessness and a variety of unfortunate health complications.

The Little Book of Stress Relief is a practical book that changes the fundamental thinking and habitual lifestyle choices contributing to heightened stress levels. There are helpful tips for making informed choices, adjusting how we think and taking the necessary steps to regain control.

Organized in 52 short chapters -- one for each week of the year -- the book isolates specific causes of stress and provides detailed yet useful advice and tips for overcoming them. Easy-to-follow activities and exercises lead to the right amount of sleep, deal with procrastination and perfect the art of setting priorities.

The Little Book of Stress Relief explains how small changes to relieve stress have a positive effect on quality of life.

Of particular importance in high-pressure environments is advice for isolating other people's stress.

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Review:

[Review of earlier edition: ] This well-written book is set up in 52 very brief chapters... The idea is that you seriously tackle one issue a week. --Laura Hardy"Arkansas Democrat-Gazette" (05/17/2004)

[Review of earlier edition: ] For the person who has done a lot of reading about stress, the book is a primer. For new readers on this subject, the book will have much information to offer. Even for those of us who have studied stress, its consequences, and how to more effectively handle it, the book is a helpful refresher. --Jeannette Lancaster PhD, RN, FAAN"Family and Community Health" (03/01/2006)

About the Author:

David Posen, MD, is a family physician who counsels patients on stress management. He is in demand as a speaker and trainer in stress mastery and work-life balance. Dr. Posen is the author of Staying Afloat When the Water Gets Rough and Always Change a Losing Game.

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