Stress Management

Abstract

Clearly and simply written, and with reference to Lao Tzu’s Tao Teh Ching (the 'Book of Meaning and Life'), the practitioner-academician explores and examines the key principles or practical ways of Taoism in relation to managing and reducing stress; the paper is devoid of jargon. Ten essentials or pearls of wisdom, when applied, can help readers to diminish or minimize their stress. Among other things, these ten essentials include: Be detached, emulate nature and be in harmony with others, simplify and practice humility, patience and self-cultivation as well as living in the NOW.

Keywords: Tao, Yin, Yang, stress, harmony, patient, detachment, living today or the NOW factor