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2. STRESS SKILLS (2) KNOW WHEN TO TAKE ACTION … A simple example: A young child is ready to cross a busy street alone when that child learns to accept that traffic will ebb and flow to allow for a … Continue reading →

If our goal is to run our first marathon, we will be unable to complete the race without: (1) ACCEPTING A REALISTIC ASSESSMENT of our current physical condition, (2) CREATING A VISION of the physical condition we need to train … Continue reading →

Saying we should “accept what is” does not mean that Emery is proposing a passive acceptance of whatever life throws at us.  Rather, the idea is what we can better tolerate distress by first being aware of, and acknowledging the … Continue reading →

ACCEPT, CREATE AND TAKE ACTION “A basic stress skill uses the acronym ACT:  Accept, Create & Take action !” by Gary Emery, Ph.D., at Center for Cognitive Therapy in Los Angeles, CA, introduced the ACT formula: Accept what is. Create … Continue reading →

“Management of our stress in all these cases can be obtained by examining our options and taking action leading to realistic solutions. Development of our stress skills lets us STOP REACTING  to stressful circumstances and BEGIN ACTING in powerful ways … Continue reading →

“It is common for daily stress to be caused by the frustrating circumstances of unmet expectations, difficult relationships or unrealized goals. At times, STRESS IS CAUSED BY THE ANXIETY ASSOCIATED WITH AN IMPENDING EVENT. It can be in response to … Continue reading →

“The more we exercise our body’s muscles, the more we gain strength and stamina. The more we practice healthy stress management, the more we can tolerate the challenges of life’s demands. The key is DEVELOPING “STRESS SKILLS,” Such skills provide … Continue reading →

“We will discuss how to maintain our readiness long-term through healthy lifestyles that promote stress management. However, there are stress skills that we can practice in the short term to allow management of stressful situation so we have the vigor … Continue reading →

This Guide provides a general description of how to maintain long-term readiness through healthy lifestyles that promote stress management. CDR Anthoy Doran, Behavioral Health Navy Personal Command  “Each day we face challenges that few of our civilian friends even dream … Continue reading →