Living with Stress

<P class=MsoNormal style=MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; TEXT-ALIGN: justify>Like the sailors who use the stress of the wind to sail their boats we also must learn to use the stresses of life to live at our best.<SPAN style=mso-spacerun: yes> </SPAN>Just as there are storms at sea there are stresses in our lives and we need to carefully chart a course that will bring us happiness and a fullness of life.</P><P class=MsoNormal style=MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; TEXT-ALIGN: justify><?xml:namespace prefix = o ns = urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:office /> </P><P class=MsoNormal style=MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; TEXT-ALIGN: justify>Stress can become distress and affect your body mind and behavior.<SPAN style=mso-spacerun: yes> </SPAN>You may need some help in charting a course that will provide smooth sailing through the stresses in your life.<SPAN style=mso-spacerun: yes> </SPAN>There are many suggestions in this book that will help you resolve problems and overcome your distress.<SPAN style=mso-spacerun: yes> </SPAN>Learning to live with stress will give you a happier life.</P><P class=MsoNormal style=MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; TEXT-ALIGN: justify> </P><P class=MsoNormal style=MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; TEXT-ALIGN: justify>Chapters 1-4 define stress and will help you understand how stress affects the mind and body.<SPAN style=mso-spacerun: yes> </SPAN>Chapters 5 -7 will give you some suggestions on managing stress.<SPAN style=mso-spacerun: yes> </SPAN>Chapters 8 and 9 define ways you can take control of your behavior and thought processes to alleviate the stress in your life.<SPAN style=mso-spacerun: yes> </SPAN>Chapters 10-13 will give you an understanding on how to handle and resolve four powerful emotions that causes stress or can be caused by stress.<SPAN style=mso-spacerun: yes> </SPAN>These chapters will provide you with ways to alleviate anxiety express anger resolve guilt and relieve depression.<SPAN style=mso-spacerun: yes> </SPAN>Stress is a part of life.<SPAN style=mso-spacerun: yes> </SPAN>Your health and happiness will depend on what you do with it.</P>