Stress control : stress-busting strategies for the 21st century
Balfour, Susan2013
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Combines medical information, such as physiological facts about the effects of stress on our bodily systems, with a contemporary snapshot on today's society & analysis of what is happening to humankind in the 21st century.
Main title:
Stress control : stress-busting strategies for the 21st century / by Susan Balfour
Author:
Imprint:
Tunbridge Wells Anshan 2013
Collation:
263 p. colour illustrations
Contents:
Dedication -- List of figures, exercises and case studies -- Acknowledgements -- About the author -- Introduction -- What's going on? -- The stress of change -- Daydreaming time is important -- Limited adaptation energy -- Life events table -- Your attitude can help -- Don't bankrupt your energy bank -- Mitigating the effects of change -- Coping with key stressful life events -- A new baby -- Starting school -- Leaving for university -- Wisdom and truth: vital resources: Hold on to what is valuable to you -- Allow yourself moments of stillness -- Love changes everything -- The power of the right word -- Your personal truth -- Recipes for life -- Inspirational wisdom and eternal truths -- Do it your way -- Be in the here and now -- Control your use of technology -- 'And/and' not 'either/or' -- Find the third point -- Who is in control? Strategy no1: Acceptance -- Strategy no 2: Walk away -- It's all too big! -- Strategy no 3: Make a positive decision -- The stress of capitalism and the consumer society -- The consumer myth -- Who controls your mind? -- We are being dumped on -- Counter measures -- Be patient with yourself -- Cut down on your screen time -- Our insecurities are triggered by commercial propaganda -- Strengthen your power -- Live lightly in the world -- Identify with the eternal and lasting rather than with the transient -- Technology and stress: Mobile (or cell) phones and smartphones -- Steps that can be taken to reduce the risk from radiation from technology -- Possible consequences of radiation exposure -- Cordless phones -- Personal computers and laptops -- Use of laptops -- The real danger in technology -- Take control of your agenda: Too much on your agenda? -- Clearing to move forwards -- Reviewing your agenda -- Contemplating a career move -- Overcoming feelings of obligation -- Determining your motivation -- Prioritising your agenda -- Give yourself what you 'want' -- Offload unnecessary baggage -- What to offload -- Make space for your mind -- Switch to the creative side of the brain -- Meditation ... and more
ISBN:
9781848290624 (pbk)
Dewey class:
155.9042 STR
Local class:
155.9042
Language:
English
BRN:
3491
More Information:
| Location | Collection | Call number | Status/Desc |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Marys | Nonfiction | 155.9042 STR | pbkAvailable |