Take Control of Your Life is one of the few books in its genre to have stood the test of time, having been in print for over ten years and in various language editions. Dr Gail Ratcliffe, a leading psychologist, maintains that recognizing the many guises of stress is the first step to securing personal happiness. Using extensive modern international research and experience from her practice, Dr Ratcliffe provides an understanding of how different types of stress have serious consequences and can affect peace of mind, alter behavior and damage physical well-being. Take Control of Your Life is designed for quick reading and easy reference. In her no-nonsense practical style, Dr Ratcliffe offers a 'five-step plan' that will provide you with the tools to design the life you want to live and deal with the things that cause you stress. The medical, psychological, and physiological facts are presented simply and directly, together with universally relevant case studies.