Stress has been termed the 'millennium malady' and is an aspect of modern life that is largely unavoidable. In Mind Shift, Professor Schlebusch makes accessible to both the general reader and health-care professional some important new insights into the nature of stress, its impact on the health of individuals, as well as practical guidelines to its management. Key areas include: * the mind-body connection * the nature and causes of stress * how changing your perception will change your thoughts, emotions and behaviour * formulating a personal mission statement * using your mind power and the energy of your emotions * what is happiness? * self- and time-management * assertiveness, self-esteem and effective communication * thought-processes, problem-solving skills and visualisation * developing a lifestyle that includes a wellness programme and healing image