Table of Contents

CONTENTS

Acknowledgments xi

Introduction: What This Book Will Do for You xv

SECTION I

Constant Stress: Reclaiming the Power to Succeed

1 From Survival Under Stress to Success Under Stress 5

2 Controlling What You Can Control: The 50% Rule 19

SECTION II

Taming the Stress of Too Much to Do and Too Many Obstacles

3 Changing Obstacles to Opportunities 33

4 Get the Calm and Focus of a Yoga Class in 3 Minutes

(or Less) During Busy Work Days 51

5 Strategies to Reduce Overload When Everything Is a Priority 74

SECTION III

Solutions for Self-Imposed Stress: How to Care Less About What Other People Think

6 The Fastest Way to Build Confidence 113

7 Quick Fixes to Eliminate Anxiety 132

8 Techniques for Turning Self-Criticism into Self-Confidence 141

SECTION IV

Rx for Relationship Stress

9 How to Stay Rational When Someone Is Driving You Nuts 161

10 Shift Instantly from Anger to a Cool Head 182

11 How to Get Other People to Stop Stressing You Out 189

SECTION V

Create Success Under Stress All Around You

12 A New Perspective on Balancing Your Work and Life 211

13 Call to Action: Getting Others to Own Their 50% 218

Appendix The Top 12 Resilience Strategies for Success Under Stress 221

Endnotes 223

Index 233

About the Author 249

About the Author

SHARON MELNICK, PH.D., is a business psychologist dedicated to helping professionals "get out of their own way." Her practical tools are informed by 10 years of research at Harvard Medical School and field-tested by over 6,000 training participants and coaching clients.

Reviews

"Melnick's writing is level-headed, insightful, and instilled with positive energy. Each chapter in the book included helpful examples, relevant techniques, useful tools, and action plans." --ForeWord magazine