{"product_id":"9781770859647","title":"The Little Book of Stress Relief","description":"\u003cp\u003e  \u003ci\u003e\"No matter how good you are at dealing with stress, I strongly recommend\u003c\/i\u003e The Little Book of Stress Relief. \u003ci\u003eIt provides an excellent framework for stress management, and is filled with great tips and insights. And it's fun to read!\"\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e   --Peter G. Hanson, MD, author of the \u003ci\u003eJoy of Stress\u003c\/i\u003e   \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e  Intense stress is an integral part of modern life, and it seems to be getting worse. In controlled doses, stress helps individuals 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 ever-faster pace of life, and the ever-growing intrusion of technology, stress seems to be increasing constantly.   \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e  \u003ci\u003eThe Little Book of Stress Relief\u003c\/i\u003e is a practical, breezy and entertaining 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\u003e  Organized into 52 short chapters -- one for each week of the year -- the book uses stories and analogies to describe specific causes of stress, and follows with simple, concrete steps to manage them. Easy-to-grasp activities and exercises point the way towards the right amount of sleep, how to deal with procrastination and perfecting the art of setting priorities. The book's layout allows readers to follow the tips in any order. Each chapter ends with a brief \"prescription\" summarizing key suggestions.   \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e  Here is a sampling of the topics in \u003ci\u003eThe Little Book of Stress Relief\u003c\/i\u003e:   \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e  \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cli\u003e Do You Know Your Signs of Stress? \u003c\/li\u003e  \u003cli\u003e The Work-Life Balancing Act \u003c\/li\u003e  \u003cli\u003e Setting Boundaries and Limits \u003c\/li\u003e  \u003cli\u003e Reclaiming Ownership of Your Time \u003c\/li\u003e  \u003cli\u003e It's Time to Plan Your Next Vacation \u003c\/li\u003e  \u003cli\u003e Dealing with Information Overload \u003c\/li\u003e  \u003cli\u003e The Tyranny of E-Mail \u003c\/li\u003e  \u003cli\u003e Living Your Life On -- and Off -- Social Media \u003c\/li\u003e  \u003cli\u003e Dealing with Clutter \u003c\/li\u003e  \u003cli\u003e Money and Stress \u003c\/li\u003e  \u003cli\u003e Dealing With Difficult People \u003c\/li\u003e  \u003cli\u003e Relaxation Techniques \u003c\/li\u003e  \u003cli\u003e The Importance of Social Support \u003c\/li\u003e  \u003cp\u003e  \u003ci\u003eThe Little Book of Stress Relief\u003c\/i\u003e is a helpful, inspiring and practical guide to alleviating the problems caused by stress.   \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"David Posen (CA)","offers":[{"title":"Firefly Books |  Paperback \/ softback | Trade paperback (US) |  2017-09-01","offer_id":46011345142015,"sku":"9781770859647","price":14.95,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0329\/9075\/7001\/files\/BNCImageAPI_a7aec62f-eac7-4a0b-94e6-9c605aeceb08.jpg?v=1723052752","url":"https:\/\/riverbookshop.com\/products\/9781770859647","provider":"River Bookshop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}