Table of Contents
Acknowledgments.
Introduction.
Chapter 1 Forget Perfect.
1. Think Positive.
2. Do You See the Glass as Half-Full or Half-Empty?
3. Be Careful of the Superwoman Urge.
4. Has Your Stress Thermostat Reached “Overwhelmed”?
5. Time to Focus on What Is Most Important . . . Now.
6. Uncork Your Feelings.
7. Expectations Are a Setup for Frustration.
8. Laughter De-Stresses the Spirit.
9. Create Boundaries without Blaming Yourself or Others.
10. Are You Feeling Anxious Yet?
Chapter 2 Life Changes: Ready or Not.
11. Starting a New Job Stress-Free.
12. Changing Careers: Now What?
13. Delegating Is a Good Thing.
14. Surviving Hot Flashes and the Great Transition.
15. Moving Made Easy.
16. Pregnancy-Proof Your Life.
17. Weddings.
18. The Great Divide: How to Survive Divorce.
Chapter 3 The Work Place.
19. Traffic Jams.
20. Start Your Workday Stress-Free.
21. Take Control of the Phone.
22. E-mail: When You Reach the Limit.
23. Where Did the Time Go?
24. Beginning Those Hard-to-Start Projects.
25. Now, Where Is That Important Document?
26. Your Peak Energy Pick-Me-Up.
27. The Short and Sweet Meeting.
28. Compromise and Cooperation: They Really Work.
29. De-stress with Employees.
30. De-stress with Colleagues.
31. The Impossible Boss.
32. Saying “No” at Work.
33. Winding Down after Work.
Chapter 4 Money Matters.
34. Taking Responsibility for Your Money.
35. Paying Bills.
36. Getting Out of Debt.
37. De-Stress Retirement Plans.
38. Finding a New Home.
39. Selling a Home with Less Stress.
Chapter 5 Relax and Energize Your Body.
40. Start Your Day with a Smile on the Inside.
41. Great Ways to Start Your Day.
42. Creating Bedtime Rituals.
43. Beginning a New Exercise Regimen.
44. Avoiding Exercise Burnout.
45. Don’t Forget Your Feet.
46. Getting a Good Night’s Sleep.
Chapter 6 Eating and Being Well.
47. Eat Well and Feel Well.
48. Vitamins.
49. What Do You Want to Eat for Dinner?
50. Grocery Shopping Made Easy.
51. Diet Is a Four-Letter Word.
Chapter 7 Pain: When it Really Hurts.
52. When It’s That Time of the Month Again.
53. Accidents and Injuries.
54. Headaches.
55. Aches and Pains.
Chapter 8 De-Stress Your Relationshis.
56. I Love My Children . . . Most of the Time.
57. Family Time Can Be Relaxing.
58. Siblings: Good Stress and Bad Stress.
59. Surviving Teenagers.
60. Parents: They Know Your Trigger Points.
61. Significant Others and Love Relationships.
62. Everyone Needs a Friend.
63. Create Your Supportive SWAT Team.
64. Helping the Feline in Your Life Relax .
65. Dogs Need Love, Too.
66. Taking Care of Ailing Pets.
Chapter 9 Household Chores and Charm.
67. De-Stress Your Home.
68. Tackling Room Clutter.
69. Housecleaning.
70. Laundry.
Chapter 10 ’Tis the Season for Stress: Party Planning and the Holidays.
71. Seasonal Changes.
72. De-Stress Airports.
73. Dinner Parties.
74. Children’s Parties.
75. Cocktail Parties.
76. Holiday Decorations.
77. Holiday Entertaining.
A Note to My Readers .
Index.