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Positive Life Skills
Links, articles and recommended self help material
Self Help Articles
Positive Life Skills: A Self-Help Guide
This leaflet can help if you are feeling more than usually anxious about an event or situation. It presents clear definitions of stress and anxiety and some simple ways to write down and analyse your particular anxieties. Coping strategies and a relaxation technique are included along with a reference list at the end. Produced by the Newcastle, North Tyneside and Northumberland Mental Health NHS Trust.
Recommended Books
Seven Habits of Highly Effective People
Steven Covey
One of the best books I have ever read about life skills, with excellent sections on time management and goal planning. Read the chapter called ‘Sharpen the Saw’ first!
Take time for your life: a 7 step programme for creating the life you want
Cheryl Richardson (Bantam 2000)
This book has had excellent reviews for its easy step by step approach to personal skills development.
Best Links
Personal Time Management Guide
A down to earth website with ideas on all aspects of time management including prioritisation, stress and burnout.
About Stress Management
A comprehensive website with tips for managing anything from personal relationships and communication to dealing with confrontation at work. It also has links to other related websites and reading material.