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From the author of the most popular stress management and crisis intervention pocket guide for public safety.Stress is not all bad. Stress becomes strength during "downtime" if you activate your natural recovery reactions, quieting the "monkey mind" and triggering healing and growth."Never think of yourself as a machine, like a car which wears down a little, every time you use it. Unlike a machine, when you get the right combination of exercise, rest and nourishment, the 'wear' on your body, mind and spirit doesn't merely heal you; it can actually increase your strength, horsepower and endurance - even after an injury The ability to transform stress and recovery into strength, flexibility and resilience is part of the miracle of living things."Physical stress ("fight or flight") and recovery ("rest and digest"), such as weightlifting followed by rest, sleep and protein, gives you greater strength for doing and using thingsSocial stress ("defend and distance") and recovery ("tend and befriend"), such as disclosing your struggles to a trusted companion, sharing meals or taking a challenging class, build your mental and emotional strengths, to think more clearly and manage your feelings better.Spiritual stress ("selfish and survivalist") and recovery ("pause and plan"), the struggle between self-interest and service to others, give you a greater sense of values, purpose, and priorities.The "monkey mind" stress autopilot activates automatically, but you need "resilience routines" to activate recovery and quiet sticky stress reactions. These attitudes and activities lower stress hormones and increase oxytocin, androgens and others that promote healing, growth, motivation, willpower, and self-discipline. You will learn why sleep, rest, diet, nature, mind-body practices (mindfulness, yoga, martial arts, tai chi, etc.), social connection, transparency, vulnerability, courage, contemplation, mission, values, meaning, purpose are essential to overcoming the physical, social, and spiritual disconnections that erode our resilience.Praise from Dr. David Black, Cordico CEO and Chief Psychologist"An exceptional job sharing a lifetime of wisdom at a time when insights are needed more than ever. Nick has a special ability to teach some of the deepest, most important topics about what it means to be a healthy person in today's world, and he does so with insight, strength, and compassion. I very highly recommend his book to anyone seeking to build stronger resilience during the pandemic."Reader praise"I'll be reading this again, to pick up on things I missed the first time, and probably coming back to it again and again for refreshers.""Like the saying "Knowledge is Power" this book hits the spot ""Stress into Strength is a great concept.""After I read this book, I slept better than I had in weeks.""A must-have resource for all of us dealing with the sudden change in our lives."
- Format: Trade Paperback
- Author: Arnett, Nick
- ISBN: 9780998712475
- Condition: Used
- Dimensions: 7.99 x 0.24
- Number Of Pages: 102
- Publication Year: 2020
Language:
English