5. Opening Words of the Wise (WOW) on Stress “ We live with unprecedented wealth and all it brings. We have leisure, entertainment, convenience, and comfort. Yet stress, frustration, and often-times even despair unexpectedly accompany our unrivalled prosperity. …It’s time to re-examine our assumptions.” -- Richard A. Swenson, American M.D PG P 1
42. The Deadly Hormone Triggers of “The “Dis-Stress Response” Hypothalamus (in your brain) CRH (from your Hypothalamus Gland) PG Page 5 Cortisol / Adrenaline (from your Adrenal Glands) ACTH (from your Pituitary Gland)
57. Concluding Words of the Wise on Stress “ The person who doesn’t take time for relaxation will be obliged sooner or later to make time for illness!” ~ John Wanamaker (1838-1922) U.S. businessman
76. How Do You Think? "I'm a failure at everything. I'll never get anywhere." (permanent & universal cause) Pessimistic Thinking "I didn't check that work well enough. Next time, I'll make sure I do ." (temporary & specific cause) Optimistic Thinking