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Book SynopsisSay goodbye to stress for good! It s a fact - stress kills! Yet, so many of us find ourselves stressed out, day to day. However, if you are feeling anxious, find it hard to relax or perhaps struggle to get rid of that constant mental ache, let celebrated life-coach and mentor Benjamin Bonetti show you how to chill.
Trade ReviewThis great guide to de-junking your life is full of practical tips and solutions. There are plenty of words of wisdom, too. (The Sun, August 2014) for those looking for a bit of self-help expertise on how to live a healthier life without the stress, How to Stress Less is very much worth a look. (Elite Business, September 2014)
Table of ContentsIntroduction 1
Step One – Understanding and Reasoning 5
Where do we start? 7
The physiological response to stress 10
Step Two – Overcoming and Educating 19
The fundamental elements of controlling and managing stress 21
Dealing with events that matter to you 26
Why is stress on the increase? 31
Letting go of the now 36
Stressors … what really matters? 40
Choice 42
Step Three – Prevention and Optimization 53
Change the way you stand! 55
Staying in a stress-free state 56
Stronger, braver, happier 62
Drawing a blank 68
Legacy setting 73
Create a better picture 75
Adjust your mindset 78
Step Four – Dividing Stress and Reality 83
Look differently … but not with your eyes 85
Find your escapism 93
Is it real … or imaginary? 95
Step Five – Re-Establishing A Normal Life 99
Flip it! 102
The stress strategy … making it work for you 103
Start your day differently 105
Step Six – Creating A Lasting Rhythm 119
The internal stress reaction 122
You are what you eat! 122
The stress – memory loss connection 135
You can cook 148
Step Seven – Stress Free Living 153
Drugs 157
Take a walk … 159
Nutrition know-how 164
Laughter – it really is the best medicine! 170
Tools 171
Summary 179
About Benjamin Bonetti 185
Index 191
