Stress is a curse, as well as, a blessing, in that it occurs in
malignant, as well as, benign forms. Stress can be both constructive and
destructive, in that it may open the doors of possibility, while
shutting the doors of others. It is the negative side of stress that
creates the overall problem for us as living beings. Stress has been
known to be devastating and problematic to us. It creates difficulties
for us when it does not let up; and when it is triggered by ordinary,
everyday events. We are currently living in a psychologically, hyped up,
exhausted, and stressed out society; whereby, we are experiencing
nervous breakdowns, burnout, stress-related illnesses; and ultimately
death. What am I prepared to do about this stress that I am
experiencing? Fortunately, there are more constructive ways of handling
stress . This book is not intended to be a "do-it-yourself" guide to
mental and emotional health, although it may provide information and
insights that will direct ways toward self-improvement. This book is
designed to help both individuals and organizations.
