Practical, useable techniques to deal with the stress in our lives.  
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Life is full of potentially stress-inducing circumstances.  How we deal with those circumstances will determine the quality of our work and home life.  This interactive seminar is designed to provide positive coping skills for those who want a healthy alternative to being "wound tight" at the end of each day.

CONTENT:

  I. Understanding stress.

A. What is stress?

B. What stress does to our bodies.

C. Origins of stress.

 1.  Our response to circumstances
 2.  Reacting  vs.  responding
 3.  Stressful habits

 II. Taking a proactive approach to coping with stress.

A. Three ways to cope with stressful circumstances.

B. Changing attitudes and habits.

   1.  The contagious dis-ease
   2.  Reframing our thought-patterns
   3.  Changing habits
   4.  Planning for joy in our lives

C. Lifestyle changes to positively deal with stress in our lives.

   1.  Relaxation exercises
   2.  Humor to reduce stress
   3.  Stress-relieving exercise
   4.  Daily attitude adjustments

What a satisfied client says:

I liked Wendy's practical, down-to-earth, approachable style combined with
her contagious enthusiasm.  Wendy was all fives on a one to five scale for her
knowledge of subject matter, ability to present ideas clearly and audience's
reaction to the speaker and her subject matter.
     -Mary Wild, Gehl Company