| Author |
Powell, Mark, 1963-
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| Publication |
Lanham, Md. : Scarecrow Press, 2002.
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| Description |
viii, 99 pages : illustrations ; 27 cm. |
| Call # |
155.518 P |
| Series |
It happened to me ; no. 3
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It happened to me ; no. 3.
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| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (p. 89-95) and index. |
| Contents |
Introduction -- Problem: What is stress? -- What causes stress? -- Results of stress -- Stress and our society (Or, you'd have to be crazy not to feel crazy in our culture) -- Heavy-duty stress -- Chronic meanness -- Word about therapy -- Why be stress-free? -- Real deal solution: Addressing the root cause of our stress -- Ground zero: Intention -- Great, big, major-league, heavy-duty secret -- It's not the stuff I have to do that's stressing me out; it's who I think I am! -- Know your normal -- Busy mind and the quiet mind -- Non-attachment: (Investment vs. involvement) -- Spirituality -- Surrender -- Present moment -- One thing -- In the meantime: What to do about your stress while you're learning to stop creating it -- Big three -- Nutritious relationships -- Changing your activities: Doing less, saying no, doing nothing, having fun -- Common sense: Smoking, drugs, and TV -- Procrastination -- Time management -- Daily routine and order in your surroundings -- Creativity -- Solitude -- Technique-y things: Breathing exercises, deep relaxation, meditation, affirmation and creative visualization, bodywork, herbs, three cute little ideas -- Summary -- Resources -- Index -- About the author and illustrator. |
| Summary |
Describes the causes of stress, how to recognize and deal with them, and how to alleviate the stress itself by using such methods as breathing exercises, meditation, and creative visualization. |
| Subject |
Stress in adolescence.
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Stress management for teenagers.
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| Addl. Author |
Adams, Kelly.
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| ISBN |
0810844338 (hardcover) : |
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9780810844339 (hardcover) : |
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