Life after Stress

1 - On the Nature of Stress.- The Physiology of Stress.- Psychological Factors in the Stress Reaction.- The Hidden Stressor.- The Unnoticed Stressor.- The Obvious Stressor.- Cognition and the Stress Reaction.- Stress Coping-and Beyond.- 2 - The Signs of Stress.- Tension and Physical Illness.- Psychological Signs of Stress.- Low Energy and Fatigue.- Change as a Sign of Stress.- 3 - Your Stress Self-Analysis.- External and Internal Dimensions of Stress.- Beginning Your Stress Self-Analysis.- Techniques for Interpretation.- 4 - Relaxation: Your First Line of Defense.- General Rules for Relaxation Exercises.- Relaxation Exercise Instructions.- 5 - Resisting Stress: Sleep, Exercise, and Nutrition.- Stress, Sleep, and Rest.- Stress and Exercise.- Stress and Nutrition.- 6 - Stress Reduction at Work: Pacing Yourself.- 1. Time Demands.- 2. Sequencing and Priority Setting.- 3. Personality Style.- 4. Quality Demands.- 5. Tension Level.- 6. Level of Resistance.- 7. Emotional State.- 8. Environmental Problems.- 9. Rhythm and Timing of Others.- 7 - Stress Prevention at Work: Creating a Positive Atmosphere.- 8 - Stress Reduction in the Family: Improving Communication.- Functions of Families.- Stages of Family Development.- Signs of Family Tension.- Successful Family Communication.- Fighting for Change.- Developing a Family Support System.- 9 - Cognitive Styles and Stress-Proneness.- Type A vs. Type B Behavior.- Stress-Prone Personalities.- 10 - Beyond Survival: From Coping to Thriving.- The Ten Commandments of Stress Resiliency.- How to Learn Resiliency and Resistance to Stress.- Conclusion.