managing stress - Some helpful and interesting reading

To learn more about Dr. German's two books, please continue below:

Lessen the Stressin' - Strategies for Becoming Smarter in Managing Stress 

Yes, living can be stressful! This book acknowledges that stress is an ever-present force in our lives, but with the use of effective strategies, its impact can be minimized dramatically. Thankfully, the book provides a comprehensive review of practical tools and information essential for managing stress. Of note, the book offers specific information to help in dealing with three areas which have a particularly high potential for creating stress, specifically conflict, change, and communication, including digital communication. The amount of useful information and the thorough review of helpful easy-to-implement strategies in this book offers a reason for feeling optimistic about coming up with sensible solutions when faced with the stress that can occur in daily life over the course of time. 

To read two excerpts from the book, please click here.

To review the publisher's Press Release for the book, please click here.

To review the Table of Contents for the book, please click here.

To learn what's being done to get word out about this useful book, please click here to go to the book happenings page.

For timely and constructive thoughts, which will be updated on a regular basis, to help in managing stress, you can visit Dr. German's Instagram site, @lessen_the_stressin_good_tips .

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Capturing Good Stress on the Leadership Battlefield 

Taking on a leadership role comes with a lot of responsibilities and difficult choices. Acknowledging the immense challenges facing leaders of organizations in our modern world, Dr. German has presented information and research-based strategies in this book to help leaders deal with the substantial stressors faced within their roles. Learning how to manage this stress can help leaders to function more effectively in their positions and to improve performance. Written as a narrative among a group of leaders attending a training session, the book is an entertaining read packed with practical tools which can be easily applied on a daily basis. 

To read an excerpt from the book, please click here.

To read comments from leaders who have read the book, please click here.

Please note: These books may be purchased from local booksellers or by visiting the websites of Amazon or Barnes & Noble.

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To read several of the articles published, please continue below:

Making Peace with Terror: Reflections on 9-11 and Time Passed

The potential threat from terrorists has impacted all of our lives, something that we are reminded of regularly as we we deal with security measures taken around us. This article which had appeared in Boston-area newspapers gives a perspective to be considered as we all try to navigate in a world in which the threat of terrorism weighs on us. Please click here to read the article.

Finding Calm Facing Coronavirus

The COVID-19 crisis has created great loss and stress in all of our lives. This article written for local newspapers provides practical strategies for individuals to get through the challenges presented by the pandemic. Please click here to read the article.

Un(der)employed...'tis the season to be jolly, or not?

Getting through the holiday season can be extremely difficult for those who have lost their job and/or are unable to  get work which covers all of their expenses. This article which appeared over a decade ago in papers throughout the Greater Boston area provides helpful strategies for making the season a more manageable experience. Please click here to read the article.