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Does the hectic pace of modern life put you in a bind? Are your ulcers having ulcers? It's time to give yourself a break. Stress Management For Dummies can help you discover how to lower your stress level immediately. Find out what causes the most stress for people and how to avoid some of the ramifications of not dealing with that stress, such as poor health, broken marriages, and premature death. None of those are much fun, but decreasing the stress in your life can improve your chances of living a longer, happier life.

Stress Management For Dummies helps you minimize stress and shows you methods for relaxing. Find out about using massage and breathing exercises to target your greatest areas of stress. After you relax you body, discover the joy of a relaxed mind. After finding out how to quiet your thoughts and get your life organized, you'll watch your worries as they walk out your back door.

Besides outlining the basics of taking care of yourself, Stress Management For Dummies follows its early chapters up with a variety of ways to create a stress-resistant lifestyle. Use this book to help uncover what's at the roots of your worries and discover a variety of methods for overcoming your anger. Relaxation is the medicine for stress, and with the advice and exercises packed into Stress Management For Dummies, you'll soon find yourself on the road to recovery.

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Does work tie your stomach in knots? Do you sometimes have trouble sleeping at night? This friendly guide can help. Packed with quick, easy tips and exercisesfrom breathing and posture to imagery and meditationit gives you all the tools you need to reduce your stress level immediately.

Discover how to:

*Determine your stress level

*Relieve tension at work and at home

*Deal with difficult people

*Combat stress with diet and exercise

*Tame your anger and worry

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  • Paperback: 336 pages
  • Publisher: For Dummies; 1 edition (September 29, 1999)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0764551442
  • ISBN-13: 978-0764551444
  • Product Dimensions: 9.1 x 7.4 x 0.9 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 1.6 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (10 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.com Sales Rank: #28,023 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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61 of 61 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Great information and ideas about Stress Management, November 3, 1999
By Diane Levy (Scarsdale, New York) - See all my reviews
This book is FILLED with information presented in a fun and completely intelligible format! Although I've read numerous articles and books on stress, I've never found one as practical and clearly defined as this book. There are mini-questionnaires throughout the chapters that are quick and fun to take, and very worthwhile. In addition Dr. Elkin cites and summarizes the most recent studies and literature. He has a talent for explaining complicated concepts in a way that reaches the reader. I was previously familiar with some of the literature that was mentioned in the book, such as Jon Kabat-Zinn's book, but Dr. Elkin's explanations crystallized the concepts for me.

I particularly enjoyed the section about worrying! Dr. Elkin's words explained it, made me laugh about it, and then gave me wonderful suggestions for dealing with it. A book like this can actually change your life!

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37 of 37 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars FABULOUS BOOK!, November 25, 1999
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I read this book over 5 times, and it just amazes me how this book is so clear about clearing up stress in my life. There is a wonderful sense of humor in this book. The author, Alan Elkin, must be a funny guy. I hope that he will write many more books. If you have any stress in your life, or if you even just want to laugh hysterically over and over again, please read this book!
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35 of 37 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Better than psychiatrist, November 6, 2004
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I was feeling stressed out so I saw a psychiatrist (with my insurance a psychologist is not reimbursed). The only thing he could propose me was a few sessions of relaxation (I won't call it hypnosis). It helped me relax, but as soon as I left his office back into the stressful world I realized that it didn't really help me. So I ordered this book. My coworkers made fun of me but I don't care, they're all stressed out right now and I'm not. One of my coworkers even told me that I'm not showing that I'm committed. I guess people think you're really committed to your project when you stress out over all the things overwhich you have absolutely no control.

This book is great. He covers all the major areas of stress management and gives plenty of concrete ideas for reducing stress. The book is very practical, meaning you can practice it and improve your health. I read it about 6 months ago and I think I'm going to go back and read it again. If you're feeling stressed out I highly recommend this book.
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