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Introduction to Stress Management
What you need to know about stress
The Holmes and Rahe Stress Scale
Understanding the impact of long-term stress
Burnout Self-Test
Testing yourself for burnout
Stress Diary
Identifying the short-term stress in your life

Job Analysis
Zeroing in on what your job's about
Managing Your Boundaries
Ensuring that others respect your needs
Are You a Positive or Negative Thinker?
Learn about – and change – how you think
Cognitive Restructuring
Reducing stress by changing the way you think
Imagery
Mental stress management
Using Affirmations
Harnessing positive thinking
The ABC Technique
Overcoming pessimistic thinking
Toffler's Stability Zones
Finding peace amid chaos
Meditation for Stress Management
Simple meditation techniques
How to be Patient
Learning to stay calm
Ready for a Real Vacation?
Preparing to make the most of your precious time
Surviving Business Travel
Minimizing stress during business trips
Performance Planning
Planning ahead to reduce performance stress
Centering
Gaining control before a performance
Physical Relaxation Techniques
Deep breathing, PMR and the 'Relaxation Response'
How to Relax After a Hard Day
Leaving work at work
Getting a Good Night’s Sleep
Starting each day fresh, and full of energy
How Self-Confident Are You?
Improving self-confidence by building self-efficacy
Building Self-Confidence
Prepare yourself for success
Boosting Your Self-Esteem
Improving the way you feel about yourself
Beating Self-Sabotage
Recognizing and overcoming it
How Good is Your Anger Management?
Controlling your anger before it controls you
Anger Management
Learning to control aggression
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