Stress is unavoidable, we all suffer from it to some degree. The cause may be money worries, work issues or family pressures. Prolonged exposure to even low levels of stress has a detrimental effect on our health. In the UK alone, over 15 million work days a year are lost due to stress-related conditions. This fully illustrated book is a practical guide to dealing with life's stresses, large and small. It shows you how to counter the physical effects of stress with simple breathing and movement techniques. It also outlines a comprehensive range of lifestyle strategies for managing stress, including time management, sleep, diet, how to keep a journal, recognising stress triggers, mindfulness, developing a positive outlook and more. Links are included to MP3 downloads to help with visualisations and breathing exercises. As well as that, there are tips for dealing with grief, controlling pain, overcoming fear and conflict resolution.There's advice on dealing with deeper issues as well as guides to taking any of the methods explained further. An indispensable handbook for dealing with the kind of stress and tension that life throws at you every day. Learn how to restore balance to your life and remember - stress is compulsory, suffering is optional!