{"product_id":"the-little-book-of-stress-relief","title":"The little book of stress relief","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eThis interesting, easy to read, and useful book can make a great gift to a friend or colleague who leads a hectic and demanding life and who wants to 'get control.'\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e -- Journal of Family and Community Health \u003ci\u003e(on the first edition)\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntense stress is an integral part of modern life and it seems to be getting worse. 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. With people working harder, anxious about job loss and the faster pace of life, stress is increasing.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Little Book of Stress Relief\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e is a practical book that changes the fundamental thinking and habitual lifestyle choices that contribute to heightened stress levels. There are helpful tips for making informed choices, adjusting how we think and taking the necessary steps to regain control.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOrganized into 52 short chapters -- one for each week of the year -- of 2 to 3 pages in length, the book uses stories and analogies to describe specific causes of stress, and provides simple concrete things to overcome 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 book's layout allows readers to follow the tips in any order.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHere is a sampling of the topics in \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Little Book of Stress Relief\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e:\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eDo You Know Your Signs of Stress?\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eUnrealistic Expectations\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ePeer Pressure and Corporate Culture\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eHow to Leave Work at Work\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eBurnout\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eDealing with Information Overload and Technostress\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eDealing with Clutter\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eMoney and Stress\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eReframing Other People's Problems\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eDealing with Anger\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eNew Year's Resolutions\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Little Book of Stress Relief\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e is a helpful, inspiring and practical guide to alleviating a big problem.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"BBP 020","offers":[{"title":"Used \/ 9781770850156-001","offer_id":43750859145277,"sku":"9781770850156-001","price":4.49,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0589\/4225\/9261\/files\/13545343482818.jpg?v=1790969797","url":"https:\/\/www.bluevasebooks.com\/products\/the-little-book-of-stress-relief","provider":"Blue Vase Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}