Demartini - From stress to success-- in just 31 days

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Dr. John F. Demartini

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Copyright 1994 by John F. Demartini
Revised copyright 2009

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Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data

Demartini, John F.

From stress to success-- in just 31 days / John F. Demartini. -- 1st ed.

p. cm.

ISBN 978-1-4019-2299-3 (hardcover : alk. paper) 1. Success. 2. Stress management. I. Title.

BF637.S8D369 20091

58.1--dc22

2008032978

ISBN: 978-1-4019-2299-3

12 11 10 09 4 3 2 1
1st edition, July 2009

Printed in the United States of America

From Stress to Success
in Just 31 Days! is dedicated to
those individuals who are truly ready to
apply powerful and practical action steps to
their daily routines, which will help them transform
their perceived stresses into achieved successes.
It is for those who are certain they are ready
to live more fulfilling and inspired lives!

Contents

Most people dont mind stress as long as its someone elses and they dont have to deal with it. Of course you know that stress impacts your lifeeveryone knows that. But what if you could turn that stress into success? What kind of life could you then lead?

Could you save energy instead of spending it? Could you direct your life instead of being a slave to it? Could you build self-worth instead of destroying it? Could you love your relationships instead of sabotaging them?

Could you heal your body instead of disordering it? And could you sleep peacefully instead of tossing and turning every night? Could you simply live a greater life?

Of course you can!

No matter who you are or what you do, stress impacts success in each of the seven areas of life: spiritual, mental, vocational, financial, familial, social, and physical.

Moreover, success means many things to many people. For instance, everyone would love to perform as well as possible in their careers. Nobody enjoys being a failure, and successful individuals help those around them succeed as well.

Wed all love to have enough money to explore whatever our dreams and visions guide us to do. And its certainly stressful when were unable to do something or are limited in what we can experience due to a shortage of finances.

In addition, family and personal-relationship interactions can make or break the feeling of fulfillment in other areas. For example, it isnt much fun going home each night to a partner whos unappreciative of you, despite the fact that your colleagues think youre exceptional.

Also, becoming popular and well respected within a social network is a key part of feeling and being a success. A person without a circle of friends and associates is like someone whos stranded on an island without food or water and thats certainly stressful.

On top of that, if youre ill or tired all the time and dont enjoy great health and energy, it can override any other successes because you always feel as if youre behind the eight ball. And this mind-set definitely doesnt breed success.

Our spiritual outlook and the values we strive for must be fulfilled for us to feel truly successful. Without spiritual fulfillment, how can there be genuine success?

And, of course, if we dont think that were using our fullest mental capacities and expressing our unique talents and genius, we certainly wont believe that weve attained success. This can add even more stress to our lives.

Although the word success takes many forms and can mean various things, in this book, it will be more inclusive than exclusive and will signify overall fulfillment. Would you love to experience more success in each of the seven areas of your life? Do you wish to feel less stress? Then keep reading .

The first step to achieving a more successful and fulfilling life is to alleviate stress, and this book is designed to do just that. Wouldnt it be wonderful to be able to just follow simple daily steps that will reduce stress and produce more success? Well, you can!

The following list comprises the 31 secrets that are your steps to success. You may be wondering, Why are they called secrets?

Well, even though some people have heard many of these statements before, few seem to take them to heart or live by them. Their wisdom is simple yet profound, and theyre the secrets of the individuals who live more self-actualized lives.

Those who dont follow these simple steps often live their lives at the whims of others, each day experiencing quiet desperation and reaction. But those who implement these secrets daily enjoy empowering inspiration. The former endure lives of stress filled with strangling weeds, and the latter savor lives of success overflowing with blooming flowers. Which type of life would you rather lead?