Publisher's Synopsis
Stress and how to deal with it. The author takes sound academic concepts on stress and translates them into accessible mainstream information that everyone can use every day. *What is stress and what causes it? - What is stress anyway? What causes most people stress? Thoughts and feelings that generate stress; The things we do when we are stressed; Red alerts to Stress at work.*Using stress to our advantage - The message of distress (something needs to change); The role of our reactions to potentially stressful situations; Where do our reactions come from? Things that influence our reactions*Getting rid of stress - Taking control of your life; Coping with stress at work*Preventing stress - Building stress resistance by taking agency in our lives; Life balance and self care; Everyday relaxation techniques; The Miracle of Mindfulness; Keep on keeping on: What to do when we have a lapse
