Renowned sports psychology expert W. Timothy Gallwey teams up with two
esteemed physicians to offer a unique and empowering guide to mental
health in today's volatile world. The Inner Game of Stress applies the
trusted principles of Gallwey's wildly popular Inner Game series, which
have helped athletes the world over, to the management of everyday
stress - personal, professional, financial, physical - and shows us how
to access our inner resources to maintain stability and achieve success.
Stress attacks every aspect of our well-being. Gallwey explains how
negative self-talk undermines us, making us believe that pressure is
inevitable and that other people's expectations are paramount - which
leaves us feeling helpless and unhappy. But as Gallwey shows, we have
the means to build a shield against stress with our abilities to take
childlike pleasure in learning new skills, to properly and healthily
rest and relax, and to trust in our own good judgment. With his
trademark mix of case histories and interactive worksheets, Gallwey
helps us to tap into these inner strengths, giving us these invaluable
tools:
- the STOP technique: Learn how to Step back, Think, Organize, and
Proceed with a more conscious choice process, even in the most chaotic
circumstances.
- the Attitude tool: If you're feeling resentment, try gratitude.
- the Magic Pen: Develop the ability to open up your intuition and
wisdom.
- the Transpose exercise: Imagine what the other person thinks, feels,
wants - and develop empathy, kindness, and better relationship skills.
- the PLE triangle: Use your goals for Performance, Learning, and
Experience to redefine success and enhance enjoyment.
Now you don't have to be a champion athlete - or an athlete at all - to
keep your life in perspective and your performance at its peak. A
one-of-a kind guide, The Inner Game of Stress allows anyone to get in
the game and win.
