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Do you want to overcome stress at work and home from the first day without spending a dime in therapy, counseling, and consultation? Stress is a menace that affects everyone. Do you think you'll be less affected by it if you didn't know it? This is a misconception that most people have. They believe that only the people who have to see a doctor are suffering from stress. Stress affects all of us because it is our body's natural reaction. The problem begins when this reaction is serious and becomes chronic. More than 110 million Americans are currently affected by prediabetes or diabetes, but most are ignorant about it. Does that make them less susceptible to danger? The same is the case with stress. The overall stress level of American society is much above the acceptable level, and that even includes kids. In reality, a much greater population is currently battling with high stress which is affecting them emotionally, behaviorally, and physiologically. Did you know that stress can have a deep impact on your physical health too? Most people have a very vague knowledge of stress, and they would clearly fail to identify clear signals of stress. This means they might be overlooking their own real health issues as well as the issues faced by their loved ones. This book will help you in understanding: The real depth and penetration of stress Types of stress and how it matters to us Impact of stress on our body, mental, and emotional health as well as behavior The real terms in which you need to identify stressors Ways in which you can bring down stress at the workplace Ways in which you can bring down stress in your personal life Ways in which you can deal with your mind causing the stress More importantly, ways to deal with unchangeable stressors Techniques like meditation, visualization, mindfulness, and goal setting that can help in bring down stress And much more….

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Table of Contents
Introduction
Chapter 1: Understanding Stress
What is Stress?
Pathology of Stress
The Adrenaline Hormone
The Cortisol Hormone
Why Do You Need to Know About Stress?
The 3 Types of Stress
1. Acute Stress
2. Episodic Acute Stress
3. Chronic Stress
Emotional, Behavioral, and Physical Impact of Stress
1. Emotional Impact
2. Behavioral Impact
3. Physiological Impact
Causes of Stress
Common Causes of Stress at Work
Common Causes of Stress in Personal Life
Chapter 2: Overcoming Stress
Identifying Stressors in Life
Identifying and Working on Changeable Stressors
Managing Stress at Work Place
Managing Stress in Personal Life
Managing the Mind
Positive Outlook can Help a Lot
Stop Living in Constant Denial, Acknowledge and Accept
Avoid the Stressors
Adapt
5 Major Mental Stressors
Ways to Deal with Unchangeable Stressors
Acknowledge the Stressors
Forgive and Let-Go
Engage in Activities That Would Express, Modify, and Distract the Feelings
Simple Tips to Minimize Everyday Stress
Chapter 3: Relaxation and Stress Reduction Techniques
Deep Breathing
Deep Breathing Practice
Meditation
Guided Meditation
Visualization
Guided Meditation
Mindfulness
Hypnosis
Laughing Out Loud
Stress Diet
Goal Setting
How to Set Goals?
Work on Stressors
Identify and Remove Major Stressors
Practice Meditation Regularly to Face Stressors Calmly
Adopt an Optimistic Attitude
Exercise Daily
Employ Stress Relief Techniques
Deep Breathing
Meditation
Body Scan Meditation
Loving Kindness Meditation
Laughter Therapy
Visualization
Mindfulness
Develop Stress Relieving Habits
Ask for Hug from Loved Ones
Aromatherapy
Creative Hobbies
Eat a Balanced Diet
Everyday Take out Time for Leisure Activities
Do Positive Self-Talk
Express Gratitude More Often
Maintain To-Do List Religiously
Develop Emotional Resilience
Emotional Awareness
Get Over Victim Mentality
Social Support
Good Sense of Humor
Spirituality
Redefine Happiness
Conclusion
Description

Relaxation and Stress

Reduction for Beginners

A Mindfulness-Based Program

Robin McGill

© Copyright by Robin McGill - All rights reserved.

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Introduction

Congratulations on purchasing this book, and thank you for doing so. This book will help you in understanding stress and the ways to bring it down.

The stress levels in society are increasing alarmingly. A study conducted by the American Psychological Association (APA) found that the general stress levels rose from 4.9 to 5.1 on a scale of 1-10. This may just look like an increase of two points, but accounting for society as a whole the number is big as the healthy score should be around 3.8. In a survey, around 44% of adults reported their stress levels had increased a lot in the past 5 years.

This is something that can be felt even without conducting such detailed surveys. People are feeling more and more stressed.

Most people find themselves crumbling under stress at the workplace and home. They find it difficult to handle the stress, and it is affecting their productivity as well as personal lives.

Despite so many studies and widespread awareness about stress, nothing much is happening. More and more people are coming under its paws, and people already battling with it are feeling

the pressure with greater intensity. This shows that something is wrong deep within.

Stress is a very complex issue, and it affects us on various levels.

When trying to deal with the stress, we generally look for quick fixes and instant relaxation, and this means that the real reasons remain unaddressed. This is the main reason that no real change is taking place.

Stress not only affects us emotionally and mentally, but it also affects us physiologically. If we do the symptomatic treatment, the root cause of the stress will remain as it is, and hence, there would be no actual relief.

This book has tried to explore stress in detail for you. It will help you in understanding stress in detail. You would be able to understand the various levels on which stress affects us and the underlying causes.

For your ease of understanding, this book has tried to classified stress into various categories so that you can identify your stressors properly and look for definitive treatment.

This book has been divided into three main parts: The first part of the book will try to explain stress in detail. It will subdivide stress into various categories so that you can understand the kind of stress that might be affecting you. You

will be able to see the impact it has on your body, mind, and behavior. You will also get to know the major causes of stress so that you can look for them around you clearly.

The second part will help you in dealing with mental stress, stress at your workplace, and home. It will give you definitive tips to deal with stress in various spheres. All the aspects of stress management have been covered in this part in great detail.

The third and the final part will bring to you various techniques that can be used in day to day life to lower stress and induce relaxation. This part doesn’t limit itself to simply defining the techniques but gives you real examples to deal with stress. From deep breathing exercises, meditation script to visualization, everything has been given to you for better understanding and use.

This book is a sincere attempt to help you in dealing with stress.

It is an attempt to cover the topic above and beyond definitions.

It will help you in dealing with stress in real life.

The tips and tricks are practical and can be employed as you read the book. The purpose is to enable you to deal with the menace of stress in real life.

Every effort has been made to ensure that this book delivers complete and comprehensive information about meditation to you. I hope that you will find it highly informative and useful.

There are plenty of books on this subject on the market, thanks again for choosing this one! Every effort was made to ensure it is full of as much useful information as possible. Please enjoy it!

Chapter 1: Understanding Stress What is Stress?

I thought of beginning this book with something poetic or inspiring. Something that would help you in having a positive outlook towards the whole idea of stress. Positivity works wonders in dealing with stress, and that’s something I plan to do in the whole book. However, I believe not beginning the book with some core problems would be an injustice.

People keep pushing others to deal with stress playfully. They want you to ignore stress and move on.

Stress isn’t something with which you play. You deal with it.

Stress isn’t something that you ignore. It needs to be acknowledged and addressed.

The whole concept of stress is highly misunderstood. It has been painted as a villain — the cause of most of the problems we are facing today. There is no doubt that stress has an important role to play in our miseries, but it is a result and not the cause of the problem. Blaming stress for the problems is like putting the cart before horses.

Stress is a highly generalized term these days. It is used as an umbrella term for anything that feels inconvenient or maybe unpleasant. However, stress originates when things start to happen over which you have little or no control.

This is very important to note. The main cause of stress is things getting out of your control or plan.

If you pay close attention, in a single day, dozens of such things happen.

Does that mean all such things cause stress?

Yes.

However, every kind of stress is not bad. The stress of all types doesn’t need to be your concern.

Your body is well equipped to deal with stress to a great extent.

In fact, some stress is even good for the body. It makes you quick and responsive.

Stress triggers several biological processes in the body. These processes play a very important role in the secretion of various chemicals and hormones in your body. In crucial moments of threat, these chemicals and hormones can play a very important role in your survival.

Stress can also work as a motivator. Some people may even find it thrilling to live through stressful moments as it gives them the adrenaline rush.

In dangerous situations, stress can be a lifesaver. It helps you in staying awake. It keeps your responses on-point. You even get some superhuman reflexes.

However, it’s all well and good when such stressful situations are few and far between.

Stress is a non-physical response to situations that are beyond your control, and it can lead to biological and chemical responses.

It is similar to inflammation to a great extent.

When your body gets attacked in any manner, it starts an inflammatory response. The immune system goes into overdrive and starts the damage control work. Imagine that attack being very big or very long. It would lead to chronic inflammation, and the very inflammatory system that was designed to protect you starts working against you.

The same thing happens with stress.

The human body is designed to bear some level of stress.

However, when stress becomes a norm, or you stop addressing the main cause of the stress, the problem becomes serious.

This book will help you in understanding stress in detail.

 It will explain the way in which stress work.