The Strengths-Based Workbook for Stress Relief: A Character Strengths Approach to Finding Calm in the Chaos of Daily Life (A New Harbinger Self-Help Workbook)

Find calm in the midst of everyday chaos. In this much-needed workbook, a psychologist offers readers essential skills for reducing stress in a busy, frazzled world. Using a unique strengths-based approach grounded in positive psychology, readers will find step-by-step strategies for identifying their key character strengths--such as perseverance, social intelligence, bravery, and more--and discover how these strengths can help them find peace of mind and start living the life they truly want.;Intro; Foreword; Introduction: Your Strengths Can Reduce Stress; Chapter 1: Your Current Stress and Well-Being Levels; Chapter 2: Assess Your Strengths; PART ONE: Cultivate a Strengths Mind-Set; Chapter 3: Respond to Stress with Your Strengths; Chapter 4: Learn to Spot Strengths; Chapter 5: Make Strengths Habits to Turn Stress Around; PART TWO: Ways Strengths Can Boost Your Daily Resourcefulness; Chapter 6: Apply Strengths to Work and Health; Chapter 7: Overcome Stress in Relationships; Chapter 8: Engage the Present Moment to Build Confidence and Resilience Find Calm In The Midst Of Everyday Chaos. This Strengths-based Workbook Offers A Unique Step-by-step Approach Grounded In Positive Psychology To Help You Reduce Chronic Stress In A Busy, Frazzled World. Chronic Stress Is A Serious Problem For Many People, And Can Lead To A Host Of Health And Mental Health Problems, Such As Heart Disease, Anxiety, And Depression. If You’re One Of Millions Who Are Feeling Overworked, Overstressed, And Overloaded (and Chances Are, You Are!) This Much-needed Workbook Offers A Refreshing New Approach To Help You Find Peace Of Mind And Start Living The Life You Truly Want To Live. In This Evidence-based Guide, A Psychologist Offers An Innovative Strengths-based Stress Reduction Plan Grounded In Positive Psychology. You’ll Find Tips And Strategies For Identifying Your Key Character Strengths—such As Perseverance, Social Intelligence, Bravery, Self-control, And More—and Discover How These Strengths Can Help You Cultivate Greater Happiness, Better Relationships With Others, And Improve Your Overall Health. Character Strengths Are A Unique Catalyst For Both Happiness And Stress Management. The Skills And Practices Offered In This Workbook Can Be Learned By Anyone, Because The Capacity For These Strengths Exist In Everyone—including You! Intro Foreword Introduction: Your Strengths Can Reduce Stress Chapter 1: Your Current Stress and Well-Being Levels Chapter 2: Assess Your Strengths PART ONE: Cultivate a Strengths Mind-Set Chapter 3: Respond to Stress with Your Strengths Chapter 4: Learn to Spot Strengths Chapter 5: Make Strengths Habits to Turn Stress Around PART TWO: Ways Strengths Can Boost Your Daily Resourcefulness Chapter 6: Apply Strengths to Work and Health Chapter 7: Overcome Stress in Relationships Chapter 8: Engage the Present Moment to Build Confidence and Resilience Chapter 9: Find Meaning and Spread GoodnessConclusion: Strengths Transform Stressful Challenges into Opportunities for Growth Acknowledgments Resources on Strengths References