ISBN: 9798278806790 - living a stressful life: practical strategies for managing stress at home and work (vol 1) (1 Ergebnisse)

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - This is volume 2 of the same title and is in continuation to it. Readers are encouraged to read both the volumes in order for clarity.Living a Stressful Life is a comprehensive, practical guide that helps individuals understand, manage, and transform stress in their personal and professional lives. Written in an accessible tone, the book blends psychology, neuroscience, real-life stories, and insights from the Bhagavad Gita, offering a holistic framework for mental and emotional resilience. Volume 1 (Details)Part I - FoundationsWhat stress is and how it arises through brain-body mechanisms, Types of stress (acute, episodic, chronic, traumatic), Symptoms across physical, emotional, cognitive, and behavioural domains, Why stress evolved and why today's world overwhelms ancient systems.Part II - Causes and ContextsPersonal stressors (finances, relationships, health, sleep), Professional triggers (workload, ambiguity, insecurity, toxic culture), Social, cultural, and life-stage contributors, Hidden triggers like perfectionism and cognitive distortions. This, Volume 2 (Details)Part III - Coping StrategiesPractical tools including: - Breathing and grounding;- Daily routines for sleep, nutrition, movement;- CBT techniques, reframing, managing worry;- Mindfulness and emotional regulation;- Communication skills and healthy boundaries;- Workplace strategies for time management, delegation, and recovery.Part IV - Pitfalls and Professional Help- Common mistakes in dealing with stress;- When stress can be positive (eustress);- When to seek therapy or medical help;- Organizational-level reforms to reduce systemic stress.Part V - Purpose and Future- Integrating personal values and purpose;- Rethinking the future of work;- Creating a personalized stress-management plan;- Cultivating long-term resilience and inner balance.Interwoven throughout the book are key teachings from the Bhagavad Gita, linked to modern psychological concepts - detachment, equanimity, emotional steadiness, focus on action over outcomes, and mindful self-regulation.Thanks and Regards.…