Creating well-being : four steps to a happier, healthier life /

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Author / Creator:Hays, Pamela A.
Edition:First edition.
Imprint:Washington, DC : American Psychological Association, [2014]
©2014
Description:vii, 221 pages : illustrations ; 22 cm
Language:English
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Format: Print Book
URL for this record:http://pi.lib.uchicago.edu/1001/cat/bib/10042940
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ISBN:9781433815737 (pbk.)
1433815737 (pbk.)
Notes:Includes bibliographical references (pages 201-206) and index.
Table of Contents:
  • Stepping onto the path of well-being
  • Finding your path
  • Tapping your hidden strengths
  • Step two: understanding your stressors
  • How stress hurts
  • The mind-body connection
  • Distinguishing internal from external sources of stress
  • Step three: using thoughts to feel better
  • Thought traps that can block your path
  • Countering negative thinking
  • Compassion voice
  • Well-being boosters
  • Step four: taking action
  • The power of thought and action
  • Create a healthy environment
  • Learn and practice well-being behavior
  • Assertiveness, conflict resolution, and other communication skills
  • Social engagement, meaning, and purpose
  • Self-care for staying on the happy, healthy path.