The Complete Idiot's Guide to Beating Stress (Dutch Edition) (Paperback)

by Arlene Matthews Uhl (Author) "Stress has always been a part of human life, because it helps us deal with danger..." (more)
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Decompress stress—now!

Stress is one of the most significant factors impacting health and relationships. The Complete Idiot’s Guide® to Beating Stress clears a path to actually mastering and eliminating stress by teaching meditation, visualization, and other techniques; showing how to avoid stressful situations; revealing the impact of diet, exercise, and lifestyle on stress, and more.

• Expert author
• Simple workbook to help readers keep track of progress
• Features the latest, cutting-edge information about stress-reducing methods
• A comprehensive look at traditional and new age techniques

About the Author
Arlene Uhl is a psychotherapist who has written 11 books on a variety of popular self- help topics, from money and education to parenting and marriage. She has appeared on Oprah and Good Morning America, among other shows, and teaches developmental psychology at the university level.

Product Details

• Paperback: 352 pages
• Publisher: Alpha; 1 edition (November 7, 2006)
• Language: Dutch, English
• ISBN-10: 1592575560
• ISBN-13: 978-1592575565
• Product Dimensions: 9 x 7 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #672,784 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars There is no shortage of books offering advice as to how to cope with stress, but this one may prove to be one of the best., December 13, 2006

By	Norman Goldman "Editor of Bookpleasures.com" (Montreal) - See all my reviews (TOP 500 REVIEWER)    (REAL NAME)

One of the most talked about health subjects today pertains to stress and how it affects us psychologically and physically.

Although it is still not clear exactly what stress is all about, we do know that how we perceive a stress-provoking event and how we react to it determines its impact on our health.

Arlene Matthews Uhl, author of The Complete Idiot's Guide To Beating Stress states in her introductory letter to her readers that "feeling stressed, and not knowing quite what to do about it, hardly makes you an idiot. On the contrary, it makes you a busy, productive, involved, and responsible human being caught up in the frenetic pace and multiple pressures of the twenty-first century."

Employing a well-rounded picture to the subject matter of stress, Uhl tells us that it is not an impossible task to control stress as long as you understand how to manage your reaction to it.

The Complete Idiot's Guide To Beating Stress divides itself into six parts: twenty-first-century stress: stress-free mind makeover: restoration through love and work: bodywork: anti-stress self-care: and stress-beating workbook.

Commencing with a general overview of stress, Uhl reminds us that stress can be among the most dangerous threats to our emotional and physical well-being.

She then goes on to explore how negative and positive impact of stress play a pivotal role in our everyday activities and how beating stress must involve both body and mind.

Uhl provides us with a description of the sources of stress as how we respond to disaster, stressful life transitions, stress toll of daily frustrations and dealing with reoccurring stress cycles. From here we learn about the downside of stress and how it affects our physical health as its impact on aging, our immune system, heart health, and our immunity system. However, we are reminded there is an upside to stress and Uhl examines the good kind of stress and how it can help us. We are also introduced to various stress styles and the Type A and Type B personalities.

Once we have an idea as to what stress is all about, Uhl provides us with a map as to how to cultivate a stress-beating attitude with optimism, laughter and altruism. We also have a peek at the effects of meditation, visualization, and personal spirituality.

Other parts of the book delve into the matter of how we can restore ourselves to a calmer lifestyle by recognizing and cultivating the most positive aspects of love and work. Included in this section are importance of family ties and friends, workplace stresses, benefits of physical exercise as well as yoga and t'ai chi, process of play, anti-stress foods, importance of sleep, and getaways.
The concluding chapters provide us with crafting a personal plan, as well as a five-week stress-beater and how to hold on to new habits.

There is no shortage of books offering advice as to how to cope with stress, but this one may prove to be one of the best.
Occupying each section is a wealth of information that is well-organized and informative. At the end of each chapter there is even a short resumé of the important principles we should retain. The book also includes resources for further reading, at-home retreat resources, anti-stress destinations, and a comprehensive glossary and index.

Uhl is a former psychotherapist who has written eleven books on a variety of popular self-help topics. She has appeared on national media, including Oprah and Good Morning. She also lectures on developmental psychology at the university level.

Norm Goldman, Publisher & Editor Bookpleasures

5.0 out of 5 stars You will definitely find something here to calm you, November 12, 2006

By	Librarian Lady (Miami, Florida) - See all my reviews

I feel better already. What is different about this guide to managing stress is that it acknowledges that each of us is different and that what works to relax one person might not be the most effective strategy for another. The author approaches stress management from every angle -- from cognition to nutrition; from meditation and spirituality to aerobic exercise, laughter, and healthy "play." If you're into yoga, that works, but if you're not so inclined you will be glad to find out you might get just as relaxed by renting DVDs of your favorite comedies on a regular basis. The last part of the book is a workbook-based customizable program that will help you achieve a greater sense of control over your life and a more optimistic outlook in about a month. Start today!