| The
Management Guide to Handling Stress |
| By
Kate Keenan |
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| Extracts
from the book | |
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| Stressed
out |
| One
of the manifestations of stress is that people often adopt totally inappropriate
ways of dealing with it. |
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| Survival
instinct |
| The
physical reaction to stress has been programmed in human beings from prehistoric
times. It is a basic survival instinct which involves a complex sequence of responses
to a 'perceived' threat. |
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| Differentiation |
| The
problem is that the brain cannot tell the difference between a serious life-threatening
circumstance such as facing up to a hairy mammoth, or an unwelcome disturbance
such as a personality clash at work. |
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| Exercise |
| However
much the mere thought of exercise makes you want to lie down, it is a guaranteed
way to reduce stress. |
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| Reviews |
|
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| Compact,
concise and refreshingly free of jargon, the Pocket Manager Management Guides
have the potential to reviatalise any business, even if it's a successful one. |
| Books
Magazine |
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| Written
by a chartered psychologist, the series is designed mainly for those running small
businesses and professional firms, but also relevant to those running homes and
families. |
| Business
Informer |
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| Especially
for people who have neither the time nor the inclination for ploughing through
the normal tomes... |
| The
Daily Telegraph |
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| Table
of Contents | |
| Handling
Stress
1.
The Need to Handle Stress
2. Understanding Stress
3. Pinpointing Stressors
4. Reducing Stress (Instantly)
5. Reducing Stress (Permanently)
6.
Adopting a Positive Approach Check
List for Handling Stress The
Benefits of Handling Stress Glossary
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