Introduction (15 minutes)
Read an analogy about stress reduction and personal renewal.

Step 1: Understanding Stress (20 minutes)
Assess your current level of stress.

Step 2: Personal Stressors (40 minutes)
Identify your personal stressors in nine different areas.

Step 3: Reactions to Stress (30 minutes)
Notice your physiological, psychological, and emotional reactions to stress.

Step 4: Coping With Stress (30 minutes)
Become aware of the coping techniques you are currently using.

Step 5: Goal Setting (30 minutes)
Set a meaningful goal for one of your stressors. 

#1: Take Charge of Your Time
Discover new ways to plan, prioritize, organize, and simplify your life.

#2: Relax
Learn about the stress-relieving powers of meditation, breathing, physical relaxation, and guided imagery.

#3: Nurture Your Body
Explore the body-nurturing benefits of eating well, exercising, and adopting healthy sleep practices.

#4: Let Your Emotions Flow
Find out positive ways to release any negative emotions you may be having (e.g., anger, fear, grief, or depression).

#5: Examine Your Beliefs
Read six keys to inner happiness and learn ways to become aware of and change your "self-talk" (the things you say to yourself about yourself).

#6: Get Support
Explore two types of support and six support systems, including special people, healing professionals, and support groups.

#7: Rejuvenate Through Pleasure, Play, and Laughter
Gain a sense of renewal by bringing more pleasure, play, and laughter into your life.