Unlocking the Stress Treasure Chest

By Shawn Latula

Everyone has stress. In this book, learn how to be aware
and not be taken by surprise!

Your health, peace of mind, and happiness depends on your response to stress in a way that is most appropriate for you. You will acquire real-life cases and evidence-based findings to enhance your personal well-being. These findings will impact your discoveries with greater knowledge and understanding of your personal stress.

In Unlocking the Stress Treasure Chest, Shawn incorporates his own experiences as well as others who he has advised. He explains about:
—being aware of your habit-causing stressors
—identifying categories of stress
—learning how to be in the driver’s seat when managing stress
—plans of action for handling your stress
—and much more.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Lulu Publishing Services
• Release date: Jan 25, 2017
• ISBN: 9781483460734

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Copyright © 2017 Shawn Latula.

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The information, ideas, and suggestions in this book are not intended as a substitute for professional medical advice. Before following any suggestions contained in this book, you should consult your personal physician. Neither the author nor the publisher shall be liable or responsible for any loss or damage allegedly arising as a consequence of your use or application of any information or suggestions in this book.

ISBN: 978-1-4834-6074-1 (sc)

ISBN: 978-1-4834-6073-4 (e)

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Scripture taken from the King James Version of the Bible.

Lulu Publishing Services rev. date: 1/16/2017

Contents

Introduction

Stress Is No Respecter Of Persons

Dedication

What is your Perception?

The Sober Mind

Stages of Stress

1. Acute Stress: Interrupting a Routine

– Creature of Habit

– Body Clock

2. Episodic Stress: Life in the Tornado

3. Chronic Stress: Feels like you are Stuck in a Hole

– Chronic Pain

– Chronic Sleep Deprivation

– Signs of Sleep Deprivation

Reflections

The Hormone Side of Stress

Reflections: Where do YOU find Pleasure?

You have the ability to control your stress, now!

Types of Stressors

Fight or Flight!

Some Faces of Stress

Cardiovascular Awareness

Stress and Your Immune System

How Stress Influences Disease?

Spiritual Stress

Self-Evaluation Activity (Table 1-Table 4)

Stress Journal

The S.P.A. Zone

References

Contact

Introduction

As long as you have breath in your body you will have to deal with stress. Some people experience and cope with stress differently from others. I consider it essential to define and share my personal experiences and others’ encounters with stress in this book. One program I have developed is entitled Stress Management from a Biblical Perspective Casting Your Cares.

The topic of stress is commonly talked about in the work place and among close friends. Society is unaware of their day to day connections with chronic stress related issues. Working in Mental Health and