The De-Stress Divas Guide to Life by Klein, Ruth -- Read -- Imperial Library of Trantor

Index

Title Page Copyright Page Acknowledgements 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 workplace

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? Clearing Off Your Desk 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 relationships

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