CONTENTS

Introduction

Day One

The Lowdown on Stress

Day Two

It’s a Matter of Time

Day Three

Take Time to Relax: Active Relaxation

Day Four

Take Time to Relax: Passive Relaxation

Day Five

Dissect Your Stress

Day Six

Clue In to Your Thoughts and Feelings

Day Seven

Challenge Your Stress-Inducing Thoughts

Day Eight

Get to the Core of Your Stress: People Pleasing

Day Nine

Get to the Core of Your Stress: Performance and Control

Day Ten

The Old Story

Day Eleven

Your New Story

Day Twelve

Your Personalized System for Stress Management

Day Thirteen

Pursue Stress?

Day Fourteen

The Power of Exercise

Day Fifteen

Make Room for Margin

Day Sixteen

Do What You Love

Day Seventeen

Cultivate Supportive Relationships

Day Eighteen

Embrace Radical Change

Day Nineteen

Confront Your Fears

Day Twenty

Trust God’s Power in Your Life

Day Twenty-One

Whatever You Do, Don’t Quit

Conclusion

Notes

Selected Bibliography

Index