Self-Help : Stress Management

The Anxiety Relief Program is intended for those whose worries and anxieties are getting out of control or have already done so. It is based on the principles of trust, acceptance and, above all "mindfulness", which means moment-to-moment awareness of events in the mind and body while maintaining calmness. This quality is the basis of Buddhist meditation. It has no religious content and is used with great success in well over 300 clinics in the US for treating stress and chronic pain.The acceptance of anxiety and the enhancement of mindfulness paradoxically reduce its negative effects, enabling coping with situations which create anxiety.A series of exercises is given, each of which helps to develop mindfulness of the effects and symptoms of a particular anxiety disorder. more...

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". . . the most comprehensive guide I have ever read for solving any conceivable trying scenario!". --Julie Jansen, bestselling author of You Want Me to Work with Who? and I Don't Know What I Want, but I Know It's Not This. You can't stop office madness, but you can stop the madness from getting to you. Gossipy coworkers, unmanageable managers, and cranky clients have got you pulling your hair out and gnawing your nails down to nubs. From teammates who drop the ball on deadlines to corporate bullies who try to run your show, your work environment can be lethal to your health and your career. Change Your Reaction, Not Their Actions. When things get crazy, you may not be able to control how others behave, but you can change how you respond. Al Bernstein shows you how understand the situation, how to keep the craziness from bothering you, how to keep things from getting worse, and how you can make them better. Problems/solutions discussed inside: Coworkers who don't like you? Feed them!; Hidden agendas? Unleash the power of “cc:” mail!; Unpleasant supervisors? Tell them only what they want to hear!; Office gossip? Dish out positive gossip about other people!; Lying coworkers? Buy into their lies and watch what happens!; And ninety-five more! more...

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Ayurveda is the world's oldest system of natural medicine, originating in India thousands of years ago. Yoga, now practiced by tens of millions of Americans, is derived from it. This unique book reveals the ancient yet ultramodern Ayurvedic perspective on depression. Filled with time-tested techniques to untangle the root of depression, it offers a holistic approach that includes wisdom on yoga, breathing techniques, meditation, nutrition, exercise, lifestyle, and spirituality. Nancy Liebler, PhD (Bloomfield Hills, MI), is a clinical psychologist, professor, and lecturer. Liebler is on the board of the David Lynch Foundation and has spearheaded conferences for Stress-Free Schools. Sandra Moss, MSPH (Ann Arbor, MI), is an Ayurvedic practitioner in private practice. An active researcher and writer, Moss lectures and consults throughout the country. more...

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This is a comprehensive guide to understanding and relieving the many forms of fear, anxiety, and stress. more...

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An eight-step program that gives readers the tools to overcome fearThis engaging and illuminating self-help book will help readers understand the five styles of fear, showing how these styles affect how we think, speak, act, and live. A fearful, anxious lifestyle can restrict our activities, constrict our thinking, limit our choices, and minimize our enjoyment without making life any safer. Dr. Linda Sapadin offers a prescriptive eight-step program for change, helping readers get past their fears and feel more in control of their lives. She includes helpful, real-life stories of her work with clients. Linda Sapadin, PhD (Valley Stream, NY), is a clinical psychologist and the author of It’s About Time: The Six Styles of Procrastination and How to Overcome Them. She has appeared on the Today show and Good Morning America and has lectured at the Smithsonian Institution and at the American Psychological Association. more...

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