ABSTRACT
177So much stress in daily life results from feeling overwhelmed by too much to do and not enough time to do it. Even without the pressure of limited time to accomplish all the things you need to do, you may feel trapped by a perceived lack of choices. Learning how to reduce stress by talking to yourself in constructive ways is a crucial skill, but not sufficient for dealing with the variety of challenges you face. There are also times when you have to think clearly to specify your most critical goals and cherished desires. Once these priorities have been identified, there is also the challenge of creating the time you need to accomplish what you think is most important. Key Questions in the Chapter
What is the relationship between social problem solving and stress management?
What are some of the differences between concern and worry?
What are the major barriers that get in the way of effective problem solving?
How does the way that you define a problem affect your ability to resolve the difficulty?
What is the most important thing to manage in time management?
What are the six principles of time management?
What are the secondary gains of procrastination?
What are the best strategies for managing your time on a daily basis?
How can you determine which technique will work best for you?
