Stressaholic: 5 Steps to Transform Your Relationship with Stress
Author(s): Heidi Hanna (Author)
Publisher: Wiley
Publication Date: January 21, 2014
Edition: 1st
Language: English
Print length: 208 pages
ISBN-10: 1118766024
ISBN-13: 9781118766026
Book Description
A guidebook for the journey from exhaustion to enlightenment
Chronic multitasking and ever-increasing demands on our time and energy have caused a neurochemically-based dependence on sources of stress and stimulation to provide fuel for our chaotic lifestyles. While this may boost performance in the short-term, studies have consistently shown that when stress hormones are elevated over time they create the worst form of internal wear and tear; decreasing productivity, wasting time, and even killing brain cells. As a result, modern society is tired and wired, suffering from physical exhaustion while mentally amped up, and unable to get adequate rest.
Stress in and of itself is not bad, and is actually utilized for growth when balanced with adequate recovery. The solution to stress addiction is to build in and prioritize optimal rest and relaxation on a holistic level―body, mind, and spirit―in order to consistently recharge and create a more resilient operating system.
Stressaholic shows you how to win the war on stress without limiting progress by creating an optimal performance pulse of stress and recovery for life.
Explains the impact of chronic stress on the human operating system; body, mind, and spirit
Shows how a simple shift in mindset can dramatically alter physiological responses to stress
Reveals simple techniques for altering daily stress patterns to improve natural rhythms, creating a personalized performance pulse
With easy to implement tips and real-world examples of people and organizations that have turned stress into sustainable drive, Stressaholic will guide you on your journey from exhaustion to enlightenment!
Editorial Reviews
From the Inside Flap
Chronic multitasking and ever-increasing demands on our time and energy have caused a neurochemically based dependence on sources of stress and stimulation to provide fuel for our chaotic lifestyles. While this may boost performance in the short term, studies have consistently shown that when stress hormones are elevated over time they create the worst form of internal wear and tear, decreasing productivity, wasting time, and even killing brain cells. As a result, modern society is tired and wired, suffering from physical exhaustion while mentally amped up and unable to get adequate rest.
Stressaholic explains the impact of chronic stress on the body, mind, and spirit, and shows how a simple shift in mindset can dramatically alter the body’s response to stress. The Stressaholic Recovery Process restores system-wide resilience toward stress in five simple steps, which include:
Rest to balance brain chemistry with strategic relaxation and recovery
Repair to calm and nourish cells with energy-enhancing nutrients
Rebuild to strengthen mental and physical fitness to optimize energy
Rethink to optimize your perspective to see stress as a challenge instead of a threat
Redesign to develop “BEATs” that provide structure for ongoing energy management
Stressaholic shows you how to win the war on stress without limiting your progress by creating an optimal performance pulse of stress and recovery for life. With easy-to-implement tips and real-world examples of individuals and organizations that have turned stress into sustainable drive, Stressaholic will guide you on your journey from exhaustion to enlightenment!
From the Back Cover
Chronic multitasking and ever-increasing demands on our time and energy have caused a neurochemically based dependence on sources of stress and stimulation to provide fuel for our chaotic lifestyles. While this may boost performance in the short term, studies have consistently shown that when stress hormones are elevated over time they create the worst form of internal wear and tear, decreasing productivity, wasting time, and even killing brain cells. As a result, modern society is tired and wired, suffering from physical exhaustion while mentally amped up and unable to get adequate rest.
Stressaholic explains the impact of chronic stress on the body, mind, and spirit, and shows how a simple shift in mindset can dramatically alter the body’s response to stress. The Stressaholic Recovery Process restores system-wide resilience toward stress in five simple steps, which include:
Rest to balance brain chemistry with strategic relaxation and recovery
Repair to calm and nourish cells with energy-enhancing nutrients
Rebuild to strengthen mental and physical fitness to optimize energy
Rethink to optimize your perspective to see stress as a challenge instead of a threat
Redesign to develop “BEATs” that provide structure for ongoing energy management
Stressaholic shows you how to win the war on stress without limiting your progress by creating an optimal performance pulse of stress and recovery for life. With easy-to-implement tips and real-world examples of individuals and organizations that have turned stress into sustainable drive, Stressaholic will guide you on your journey from exhaustion to enlightenment!
About the Author
HEIDI HANNA, PHD, has trained thousands of individuals on practical ways to incorporate nutrition, fitness, and positive psychology strategies to improve productivity and performance. Heidi is CEO and founder of SYNERGY, a coaching and consulting company that specializes in customized health and wellness solutions for individuals and organizations. As an experienced speaker, Heidi has been featured at many national and global conferences, including the Fortune Most Powerful Women Summit and the ESPN Women’s Leadership Summit.