stress management

Mental health struggles, which were once considered taboo subjects to share publicly, have, in recent years, become more widely accepted as important health issues to be discussed openly and with compassion.

"Teaching can be a highly satisfying profession, but it can also be overwhelming. Stress management. Self-care. Mental well-being. Mindfulness. These words have become all too familiar, but what do they actually mean for you? And how can they help without adding to your to-do list? All teachers have different experiences and different needs. Through stories by diverse educators, this professional resource invites you to try different wellness strategies, explore varying perspectives, and consider new ideas of what it means to "be well." Grounded in servant leadership and a holistic model, each chapter connects to Indigenous perspectives of wellness through remarks from Elder Stanley Kipling and Knowledge Keeper Richelle North Star Scott."--.

"Anna is stressed. She doesn't know how she will juggle her schoolwork and soccer. Readers discover, alongside Anna, how to how to balance tasks and fight stress"--Provided by publisher.

"After reading a news story, Easton's world is turned upside down. How could he have been photographed at a parade he never attended? Someone must be impersonating him! Can Easton and his friend Mari track down the impostor and solve the mystery before it's too late?"--Back cover.

"In this book, [the reader] will learn about stress, its symptoms and how [one] can handle it best"--Amazon.

Explains the different ways to deal with stress, including taking a deep breath, controlling your schedule, and getting rid of distractions.

"Teaches concrete skills for managing stress and anxiety, organized into common 'stress domains' such as family, friends, dating, school, and media"--Provided by publisher.

"After having a nationally televised panic attack, Dan Harris knew he had to make some changes. A lifelong nonbeliever, he found himself on a bizarre adventure involving a disgraced pastor, a mysterious self-help guru, and a gaggle of brain scientists. Eventually, Harris realized that the source of his problems was the very thing he always thought was his greatest asset : the incessant, insatiable voice in his head, which had propelled him through the ranks of a hypercompetitive business, but had also led him to make the profoundly stupid decisions that provoked his on-air freak-out. Eventually Harris stumbled upon an effective way to rein in that voice, something he always assumed to be either impossible or useless : meditation, a tool that research suggests can do everything from lower your blood pressure to essentially rewire your brain. 10% Happier takes readers on a ride from the outer reaches of neuroscience to the inner sanctum of network news to the bizarre fringes of America's spiritual scene, and leaves them with a takeaway that could actually change their lives. This fifth anniversary edition features a new preface by Harris and new guided meditations from his favorite teachers, including Joseph Goldstein and Sharon Salzberg."--taken from back cover.

"Describes how to develop self-management skills in various situations such as at school, at home, with friends, and in the community"--Provided by publisher.

". . . defines stress and anxiety, and explains how it manifests physiologically and cognitively. Readers will learn about the mind-body connection and how to keep balance and copy with stress through rest, nutrition, exercise, and relaxation"--Provided by publisher.