Chronic multitasking and ever-increasing demands on a person’s time and
energy have caused a neurochemically-based dependence on sources of
stress and stimulation to provide fuel for chaotic lifestyles. While
this may boost performance in the short term, studies consistently show
that when stress hormones are elevated over time, they create the worst
form of internal wear and tear: decreasing productivity, wasting time,
and even killing brain cells. As a result, modern society is tired and
wired, suffering from physical exhaustion while mentally amped up and
unable to get adequate rest.
In her new book, Stressaholic: 5 Steps to Transform Your
Relationship with Stress, Dr. Heidi Hanna, author of the New
York Times Bestseller, The
Sharp Solution, reveals the impact of chronic stress on the
body, mind, and spirit and delineates how a simple shift in mindset can
dramatically improve readers’ relationship with stress.
“Do you constantly feel as if there are not enough hours in the day? Are
you constantly connected to a technologic communication leash? If you
answered yes, you are not alone,” says Dr. Hanna. “The vast majority of
workers say they would not want their boss's job, while more than a
third of workers say their jobs are harming their physical or emotional
health and nearly half say job pressures are interfering with their
personal relationships. Medical experts estimate that 75-90% of doctor
visits are stress related!”
Stress in and of itself is not bad, and is actually utilized for growth
when balanced with adequate recovery. The solution to stress addiction
is to build in and prioritize optimal rest and relaxation on a holistic
level—body, mind, and spirit—in order to consistently recharge and
create a more resilient operating system.
With easy to implement tips and real world examples of people and
organizations who have turned stress into success, Dr. Hanna’s
Stressaholic Recovery Process restores system-wide resilience against
stress in five simple steps:
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Rest to balance brain chemistry with strategic relaxation and
recovery
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Repair to calm and nourish cells with energy-enhancing nutrients
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Rebuild to strengthen mental and physical fitness to optimize
energy
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Rethink to optimize perspective to see stress as a challenge
instead of a threat
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Redesign to develop "BEATs" that provide structure for ongoing
energy management
Dr. Hanna poses the question, “Why is it so hard to slow down and pay
attention to what's most important to us? Stress can easily turn into an
addiction, especially in our 24/7, constantly connected society. Like
any other stimulant to the brain, the impact of stress causes a release
of chemicals that provide a surge of energy, which is initially helpful.
The problem is, the human system is not designed to be in a chronic
state of stress. What once was our greatest ally – our stress response –
has become one of our greatest enemies. We can win the war on stress
without limiting our progress by creating healthy balance in our lives,
and Stressaholic provides guidance for your journey – from
exhaustion to enlightenment!”
Wiley
Melissa Torra, 201-748-6834
Publicist
mtorra@wiley.com