Stress Reduction

Stress has always been a part of our daily routine; problems at work or issues with your business, or even some conflicts between your friends and family members, stress always rears its ugly head to make our life difficult.

If left unchecked, stress will result to wrong decisions due to our confused state of mind. In fact, being unsuccessful is also attributed to stress — which involves a person’s fear and anxiety taking over their rational thinking.

Stress Management aims to help an individual cope with stress. This involves techniques and strategies to help a person to physically, mentally, and emotionally cope with their individual problems. If it’s your first time to hear this term then you might want to read on to know more about it and apply it to yourself if you need to.

Table of Contents
Introduction …………………………………………………………………..7
Stress Management 101: Definition ……………………………………….7
Relaxation Is The Key ………………………………………………………..8
Ask The Help Of a Professional ……………………………………………..8
What Stress Can Do To You ……………………………………………….. 9
Your Body and Stress…………………………………………………………9
Stress and Your Behavior ………………………………………………….10
Coping With Your Problems………………………………………………..10
Chapter 1: Stress Management For Self-Improvement ………..11
Why Get Rid Of Stress………………………………………………………11
Find The Source Of Your Stress …………………………………………..12
Learn To Relax Once In a While…………………………………………..12
Find The Child Within You ………………………………………………….12
Activities You Can Try Out For Stress Management …………………. 13
Let Your Mind Have Some Fun…………………………………………….13
Sweat Out Your Stress ……………………………………………………..14
Go To The Gym ………………………………………………………………14
Chapter 2: Meditation As Stress Management…………………….16
Stress Is All In Your Mind ………………………………………………….16
Meditation To Help You Relax ……………………………………………..17
Starting With Meditation……………………………………………………17
Meditation To Help You Deal With Stress ……………………………… 18
Step 1: Find A Quiet Corner To Start Your Meditation………………..18
Step 2: Ready Your Position……………………………………………….19
Step 3: Begin Your Meditation With Proper Breathing………………..19
Step 4: Focus On Your Mind……………………………………………….19
Chapter 3: Stress Management Program For Busy-Bodies ……21
One Small Step At a Time………………………………………………….22
Know Your Limits…………………………………………………………….22
Pamper Yourself Once In a While…………………………………………22
Learn To Take Care Of Your Mind and Body ………………………….. 23
Watch Out For The Danger Signs …………………………………………23
Mentally Cope With Stress …………………………………………………24
Breathing Exercise…………………………………………………………..24
Eat The Right Food To Fight Stress ………………………………………24
Chapter 4: Stress Management Tips For Workaholics ………….26
Understand The Cause Of Your Stress …………………………………..27
Learn To Relax Your Mind ………………………………………………….27
Indulge In After-Work Pampering ………………………………………..27
Make This a Daily Habit…………………………………………………….28
Learn Stress Management To Avoid Making Mistakes ………………. 28
Start To Control Your Stress ………………………………………………28
Start Your Learning Experience …………………………………………..28
Some Stress Management Ideas………………………………………….29
Get a Massage ……………………………………………………………….29
Aromatherapy ………………………………………………………………..29
Listen To Music ………………………………………………………………30
Chapter 5: Coping With Stress By Thriving On Good Changes .31
Conquering your Problems……………………………………………….. 33
Chapter 6: Thriving On Stress Successfully………………………..35
Thriving On Stress To Find Relief……………………………………….. 37
Chapter 7: The Importance Of Relaxation ………………………….40
Reducing Pressure and Stress …………………………………………… 43
Promoting Good Health …………………………………………………… 44
Conclusion ……………………………………………………………………46