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Full Description
Do you struggle with stress in your life? Do you feel out of control, overwhelmed, under pressure or unable to relax?
In this supportive and motivational book Kelly Swingler takes a look at all of the reasons why you may be tolerating stress in your life. She explains how you can take action to reduce it and offers practical strategies, simple tips, guidance and inspiration to help you bring about positive change.
Learn how to switch off from the things you can't change and take control of those you can, to feel calmer, happier and more positive about yourself and your life.
Contents
INTRODUCTION
How this book will help you
What is stress?
The good news
THE EXCUSES
BELIEFS
I worry too much
I've always been the family worrier
I can't remember when I didn't feel stressed
I'm a procrastinator
Isn't stress just normal these days?
Stress doesn't bother me
I hate delegating
Stress motivates me
WORK
I have a stressful job
I'm always first in and last out
I can't choose how I spend my time at work
I have a horrible commute
I can't switch off, even on holiday
FAMILY
I have to look after my family
Isn't stress normal if you're a parent?
I'm neglecting my relationships
OTHER PEOPLE
Everyone expects so much from me
I find meeting new people difficult
Everyone else seems to be having a better time than me
I worry about what people think of me
I get stressed about everything that's going on in the world
I wouldn't want anyone to think I'm lazy
I find it hard to say no to people
I don't feel appreciated
LIFESTYLE
I've lost sight of what really matters
A glass or two of wine helps me cope
I've forgotten how to relax
Smoking helps me cope
I don't have the time or energy to look after myself
ORGANISATION
I don't know how to prioritise
The morning routine is a nightmare
I never seem to achieve anything
SOCIAL LIFE
I don't want to miss out on anything
I can't remember the last time I went out with friends
I can't remember the last time I did something I really enjoyed
ANTICIPATION
I always seem to have too much to do
I'm dreading a difficult conversation
I worry about tackling new things
IFS AND WHENS
I'll be less stressed when the kids start school
I'll be less stressed when the kids finish their exams
I'll be less stressed when the kids leave home
I'll be less stressed when we've moved house
I'll be less stressed after the wedding
I'd be less stressed if I had more money
I'd be less stressed if I won the lottery
I'd be less stressed if I had a cleaner
I'd be less stressed if I could lose weight
FINAL THOUGHTS
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
