Unstress

By Bonita Dianne Clemons

DISCONNECTED.

That's the world we live in today. Technology is creating a society that doesn't know how to communicate face-to-face or without using acronyms such as LOL or OMG. We're more concerned with what someone thinks of us, even on social media, than fostering a genuine connection with another human being.&nbsp

• Language: English
• Publisher: Bonita Global, LLC
• Release date: Dec 18, 2020
• ISBN: 9781952098413

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UNSTRESS

Keep Your Stress in Check

Copyright © 2020 by Bonita Dianne Clemons

Paperback ISBN: 978-1-952098-40-6

eBook ISBN: 978-1-952098-41-3

Printed in the United States of America. All rights reserved solely by the publisher. This book or parts thereof may not be reproduced in any form, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted in any form by any means - electronic, mechanical, photocopy. Unless otherwise noted, Bible quotations are taken from the Holy Bible, King James Version. Copyright 1982 by Thomas Nelson, Inc., publishers. Used by permission.

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Contents

Acknowledgments

Introduction: What is Stress?

Stress Related Diseases and Their Symptoms

Stress Management Techniques

Stress and Nutrition

Effects of Stress on the Body

My Stress Philosophy

Environment, Emotion and Economic Stressors

Natural Stress Relief Techniques

Release of Toxins

Self-Care Resources

ACKNOWLEDGMENTS

I want to thank God for guiding and ordering my steps on the path that has led me here. I also want to thank family and friends for their support.

I dedicate this work to my Grandmother, Hattie Estella McAdams Williams. She is our family’s matriarch and I always want to make her proud. When I do well, it makes her smile and that warms my heart.

To my siblings, Felicia Renea and LeVar, who always keep me humble by telling me the truth (no matter what), thank you and I love you both unconditionally.

I also want to shine a spotlight on my nieces, Chasiti, Bonita, DeAnna, TaTyana and my great-nieces and nephews who are my inspiration to be the best example that I can possibly be.

To my amazing Expert EDITORS: my cousin-sister-friend-soror Carmen Michelle Tisdale, my sister friends; Melisa McClurkin and Jemaine Bankhead, and my brother friends; James McQuilla and Russell Washington, thanks for sharing your skills and talents with me.

To my aunties, uncles, cousins (first, second, third and kissing) on both sides who are my cheerleaders, thank you all for always helping me win.

And finally, to my friends and Sorors, who are like family supporting my ideas, even when they sound crazy; I celebrate this milestone with each and every one of you.

When asked what word sums up how I feel about the trials, traumas, loves, successes, failures and lessons of my life, all I can say is…Grateful.

Chapter One

Introduction: What is Stress?

According to Robert S. Feldman, stress can be defined as a person’s response to events that are threatening or challenging. In simpler words, it is a behavioral response to stimuli. The source of stress can be both internal as well as external. Different people cope with stress differently. Their ability to handle a stressful environment is an outcome of both, their heredity,