Practical Stress Management

Meditation Yoga Massage Biofeedback Music Financial Management Optimism Mindfulness Panic attacks Autogenic training Transactional analysis Assertiveness Cognitive-behavioral therapy Generalized anxiety Fight-or-flight Managing stress Setting goals Time-out Understanding stress Self Motivation Type A personality Visual imagery Rational emotive therapy Self-understanding Perceptions Coping with anxiety Prioritize Self-hypnosis Communication techniques Poor time management Acute and chronic stress Aerobic and anaerobic exercise And creating a budget Anxiety arises out of inefficiency and fear Anger needs to be managed And systematic desensitization Barriers to efficient time management Awareness of stress Balance in all aspects of life Behavior impacts communication and personal profiles Avoid alcohol and illegal drugs Conflict resolution and active listening Definitions of stress Caffeine produces stress like symptoms Effective responses to anger Changing life events Diseases associated with stress Choose annoyed and irritated Focus on good health practices Communication affects stress levels Exercise helps manage stress Healthy Balanced Diet Health Belief Model Importance of relaxation Inevitability of change maintaining weight Faulty communication Focus on changeable behavior Focus on present Focus on the now Money is a finite resource Meeting your needs Models of communication Physical activity has many forms Physiology of stress Plan for success Regulate salt and sugar intake Sleep conserves and restores energy Introspective meditations Stress and disease and stress management Unrealistic expectations cause anger Upset philosophy Use animal fats sparingly Use of humor Unfulfilled Expectations State and trait anxiety Step-by-step objectives manifestations of stress Progressive Muscle Relaxation Moderation in carbs and proteins Plan day-to-day activity and practicing techniques will help reduce stress Recognizing stress and managing stress Regular physical activity promotes health Target heart rate and steps to follow for exercise program Vitamin and mineral supplements and drinking water is essential to health Time for oneself Time is a precious resource Unmanaged anger is harmful Use support resources