This practical book will inspire and encourage students to shape new habits and make stress-management a natural part of their everyday routine. Each of the fifty 'Ways' in this book is a starting point, offering suggestions of things to do and think about, alongside opportunities to reflect on, choose and commit to new ideas and actions. It shows students how to recognise helpful and unhelpful stress, identify their stress triggers and develop coping mechanisms to ease and manage stress. Throughout, it encourages students to take charge of their wellbeing and strike a healthy study-life balance.
Packed with supportive guidance, this book will help students to stay on top of stress during their time at university.
| Acknowledgements |
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vi | |
| About this book |
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viii | |
| How to use this book |
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ix | |
| Shape new habits and ways of thinking |
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x | |
| What is stress? |
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xi | |
| Why is stress an important issue for students? |
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xiii | |
| Levels and causes of student stress |
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xv | |
| Other typical causes of stress |
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xvi | |
| The effects of prolonged stress |
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xvii | |
| Vicious cycle of stress |
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xix | |
| Virtuous cycle of stress |
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xx | |
| The potential negative effects of stress |
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xxi | |
| Your own experience of stress |
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xxii | |
| Using advice and support services |
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xxiii | |
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103 | (1) |
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Habits shaper: Track your good intentions |
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104 | (2) |
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106 | (2) |
| List of 20+ things I appreciate, enjoy or am grateful for |
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108 | (2) |
| Where to find out more |
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110 | (4) |
| References and bibliography |
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114 | (7) |
| Index |
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121 | (4) |
| Notes |
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125 | |
Stella Cottrell is an international bestselling author, with over a million sales worldwide. Her other titles include The Study Skills Handbook, Critical Thinking Skills, Skills for Success, The Macmillan Student Planner, The Exam Skills Handbook and Mindfulness for Students. Stella was formerly Director of Lifelong Learning at the University of Leeds, and Pro Vice-Chancellor for Learning and Teaching at the University of East London.
