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contents
Introduction
Fighting Invisible Tigers
How Can This Book Help?
Stress 101: The Lowdown on Invisible Tigers
The Fight, Flight, or Freeze Response
Short- and Long- Term Stress
Coping Strategies
10 Myths and the Truth About Stress
11 Tiger-Taming Techniques
#1 Get Moving
Some Benefits of Physical Activity
The FIT Formula for Physical Activity
#2 Fight Stress with Food
Why Is Eating Healthy So Important?
Bad Diet Habits
Why It Can Be So Hard to Eat Well
#3 Find Your Calm Center
What Are Relaxation and Mindfulness Techniques?
Focused Breathing
Sitting in the Calm
Progressive Muscle Relaxation (PMR)
#4 Stand Up for Yourself
Assertive Skills
The ASSERT Formula
#5 Weave a Safety Net of Support
The Importance of Weaving a Safety Net
The Five Levels of Relationships
Strengthening Relationships
Take Charge of Your Life
Writing Your Own Script
Reaching Your Goals
#7 Get Time on Your Side
How Time Management Can Help You
Setting Priorities
Time Management Tips
#8 Risk Trying New Things
Are You a Positive Risk-Taker?
Start Small and Give Yourself a Chance to Learn
Avoiding Perfectionism
Find Support and Celebrate Successes
#9 Stand on Solid Ground
Decisions Are Powerful
Making Decisions When the Pressure’s On
Managing Peer Pressure
#10 Choose the Upside View
Seeing the Upside
Positive Self-Talk
Lighten Up
#11 Manage Digital Tigers
Watching for Digital Tigers
Taming Digital Tigers
First Aid For Tiger Bites
When Is It Time to Get Help?
A Final Word
Index
About The Author
“This best-selling book by Earl Hipp gives teens information on how stress affects health and decision-making. While it is not faith based, students will learn stress-management skills, such as assertiveness, time management, and relaxation exercises.” - YouthWorker Journal
“A top pick for community library parenting collections.” - Midwest Book Review
“Helps you understand how stress affects your mind and body. It also gives both long- and short-term strategies for dealing with stress effectively.” - New Moon Magazine
“Straightforward, enjoyable, easy-reading style . . . Excellent reading for those in the mental health field or anyone working with teenagers.” - National Mental Health Association
“Provides useful, practical tools and ideas for folks of any age.” - Whole Earth Magazine
contents
Introduction
Fighting Invisible Tigers
How Can This Book Help?
Stress 101: The Lowdown on Invisible Tigers
The Fight, Flight, or Freeze Response
Short- and Long- Term Stress
Coping Strategies
10 Myths and the Truth About Stress
11 Tiger-Taming Techniques
#1 Get Moving
Some Benefits of Physical Activity
The FIT Formula for Physical Activity
#2 Fight Stress with Food
Why Is Eating Healthy So Important?
Bad Diet Habits
Why It Can Be So Hard to Eat Well
#3 Find Your Calm Center
What Are Relaxation and Mindfulness Techniques?
Focused Breathing
Sitting in the Calm
Progressive Muscle Relaxation (PMR)
#4 Stand Up for Yourself
Assertive Skills
The ASSERT Formula
#5 Weave a Safety Net of Support
The Importance of Weaving a Safety Net
The Five Levels of Relationships
Strengthening Relationships
Take Charge of Your Life
Writing Your Own Script
Reaching Your Goals
#7 Get Time on Your Side
How Time Management Can Help You
Setting Priorities
Time Management Tips
#8 Risk Trying New Things
Are You a Positive Risk-Taker?
Start Small and Give Yourself a Chance to Learn
Avoiding Perfectionism
Find Support and Celebrate Successes
#9 Stand on Solid Ground
Decisions Are Powerful
Making Decisions When the Pressure’s On
Managing Peer Pressure
#10 Choose the Upside View
Seeing the Upside
Positive Self-Talk
Lighten Up
#11 Manage Digital Tigers
Watching for Digital Tigers
Taming Digital Tigers
First Aid For Tiger Bites
When Is It Time to Get Help?
A Final Word
Index
About The Author
“This best-selling book by Earl Hipp gives teens information on how stress affects health and decision-making. While it is not faith based, students will learn stress-management skills, such as assertiveness, time management, and relaxation exercises.” - YouthWorker Journal
“A top pick for community library parenting collections.” - Midwest Book Review
“Helps you understand how stress affects your mind and body. It also gives both long- and short-term strategies for dealing with stress effectively.” - New Moon Magazine
“Straightforward, enjoyable, easy-reading style . . . Excellent reading for those in the mental health field or anyone working with teenagers.” - National Mental Health Association
“Provides useful, practical tools and ideas for folks of any age.” - Whole Earth Magazine
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