Stress Management Techniques

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

The Breaking Point

Are You a Positive or Negative Thinker?
Learn about – and change – how you think

Thought Awareness, Rational Thinking and Positive Thinking

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

Rest, Relaxation and Sleep

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