Stress-Busting Poetry


Book Description

Poetry is a composition of verse with words that are arranged in a variety of shapes and forms. Poetry is that portion of literature which expresses imagination and feelings most intensely.Some poems have a way of being painted memorably into every heart, causing the population to unite, resulting in altering the history of the world. Voltaire, the French satirist and philosopher created: "A fight to survive" type of poetry that ignited the French Revolution. When the Monarch of France finally capitulated in 1799, Voltaire's skeleton was retrieved from the grave and placed on the King's throne. If a reader is moved by a single verse of a poem, then the poet's efforts were never in vain. Some poems are written just for fun and entertainment.




The Science of Stress Management


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Stress is an inevitable part of everyday life. Sometimes we manage it well. Other times, not so much. But understanding the role of stress in our overall health and wellness is essential to taking it head-on. It’s not just that stress can take over our thoughts; it can take over our bodies. From the flight or fight response to inflammation, from feeling anxious to feeling sick, it can deteriorate our bodies and our minds from the inside out. While many books promise tips on managing stress, this book takes it one step further to consider the science behind stress and how it affects our minds and bodies, offering evidence-based approaches to managing stress for optimum results. Amitava Dasgupta guides readers to a greater understanding of the mechanisms at work when stress is present and provides guidance for dealing with those physical and mental responses. While grounded in the science of stress, this work also helps readers employ those strategies that will best manage stress for better overall health.




Complete Poetical Works


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A collection of the works of American poet Amy Lowell.




The Emergency Poet


Book Description

A brilliant new anthology of poems designed to lift your mood and help you to overcome stress, depression and general anxiety. Arranged by spiritual ailment, the sections include a range of verse, new and old, which may be of comfort to those in need of a pick-me-up for the soul.




Stress Busters


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Introduction Laughter as an Exercise Walking Exploring outside and adventuring Proper Way to Walk Cure for Loneliness Walking for Healing Walking for Your Back Walking to Cure Injured Muscles Benefits of Walking Walking and Acupressure Walking for Weight Loss Conclusion Author Bio Publisher Introduction Believe it or not, stress is definitely not a 21st-century phenomenon brought about by the rigors of struggling to survive in a harsh and unfriendly environment. No stress, no tension, aaah, this is the life! Stress has always been an important part and parcel of the human condition. That is why the old cliché was coined – All Work and No Play Makes Jack a Dull Boy. That was because man understood that fact that if he did not have any source with which he could relax and unwind, he would soon find himself gloomy, dull, lethargic and absolutely no interest in life, because for him, life would be bound to be full of just hard work and absolutely nothing else for which to look forward, at the end of the day. And that is why he began to look at other options like singing, dancing, drama, painting, art forms in order to relax himself and forget about the stress, worry and tension in his life.




Under Pressure


Book Description

A scientific exploration of stress. Adolescents are no strangers to stress. Now they can learn the science behind that sweaty, heart-racing, under-pressure feeling. This book covers the fight-or-flight reaction to danger, how people cope with chronic stress, how trauma can affect the brain, the ways athletes put pressure to work and the surprising treatments scientists have found to manage stress in everyday life. It’s a perfect primer for young people on what normal stress is and isn’t — and how to deal with it either way. Dealing with stress can be tough. Learning the facts about it can make it manageable.




Job Stress and the Librarian


Book Description

Practicing academic, public, school and special librarians and LIS faculty in the United States offer practical how-to essays on managing stress as working librarians. Creative methods of diffusing stress are emphasized, adaptive to various types of libraries and job descriptions. The book is divided into several parts: Defusing and Reducing Conflict at Work; Stress Management; Library Programs for Patrons and Staff; Balancing the Professional and the Personal; Juggling Responsibilities; Easing Stress on a Budget; Overcoming Challenges; and Navigating Career Transitions. Facing budget and staff cuts, increasingly diverse patrons, and rapidly changing technology, librarians have stressful jobs and this collection helps meet a concrete need.




Stress Relief for Kids


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Presents simple relaxation techniques designed to help children deal with the stresses they face at home and at school.




Stress Less


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Packed with tips, suggestions and quotes, this book will help give you the strength to beat the what-ifs and worries and live a little more every day.