The thesis of this book is that the dominant ideas about how to reduce stress are ineffective because they are irrational. They hardly provide any short- or long-term relief. Reason is the only workable method to relieve stress permanently, a method that requires work and dedication, but provides excellent results. This book presents many real-life examples that show how to eliminate stress in tense situations, bring peace of mind to your life, make choices that enhance your self-reliance, avoid nerve-wrecking inconsistencies, and lead a good life based on reason. The principles presented in this book are supported by extensive historical evidence, logical arguments, and workable strategies. If you are serious about reducing the stress in your life, this book is for you. TABLE OF CONTENTS 1. The key skill for overcoming negative stress What to do when problems begin to accumulate Don't let difficult people get you down How should you deal with unfairness? Living happily despite rejection and negative criticism The essential element for sleeping well 2. No more stress from financial difficulties Breaking out of a stressful lifestyle Raising yourself from disaster Don't make this major mistake if you can avoid it What you shouldn't do if you value your time Here is a recipe proven by experience 3. A structured approach for reducing stress The characteristics of effective remedies Facing rapid changes and excessive pressure An unusual method that produces wonderful results How to reduce your tension by improving your routines The temptation to do things you don't need to 4. The straightforward way to eliminate conflicts The man who painted himself into a corner When situations get out of control Surviving and thriving in the face of conflict Long hours don't necessarily lead to success The most dangerous threat you can encounter 5. Get rid of anger definitively Don't let this popular nonsense mislead you Understanding where negative emotions come from The drop that makes the glass overflow Eight powerful strategies for reducing anger 6. Learning to overcome discouragement Don't adopt these counter-productive strategies How to stay afloat during difficult times Coming out a winner despite severe adversity A great formula for leaving discouragement behind 7. How to become immune to sadness A challenge that millions of people continue to face The main reason why people feel stressed Breaking out of pessimism once and for all Discarding ineffective emotional reactions 8. The end of worry and preoccupation Serenity amidst poverty and sickness How to reduce your exposure to emotional fallout Practical techniques for getting rid of worry Learning to be optimistic 9. The type of lifestyle that minimizes stress Do you want to function better? Here is a lifestyle worth imitating Overcoming your constraints in a clever way Never be embarrassed to do the right thing 10. The escape from stressful routines How to put your dissatisfaction to good use Bold steps can create exciting possibilities If you are tired of boredom, here is some advice The adoption of effective practices 11. Advice for seemingly insoluble problems When no solutions are in sight An advantage that you can always create for yourself Stay away from defeatism and resignation The critical skill for surmounting daunting obstacles 12. Keeping a clear mind in the face of prejudice What to do in the face of overwhelming social pressure Stay alert and don't overlook these threats Are you inadvertently following a terrible example? A safe method for navigating dangerous waters
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