From Stress to Success

Tapping into the lived experience of 25 successful individuals, author Mark Simmonds explores the tried-and-tested psychological principles that underpin the strategies they use to combat stress, and offers practical advice that will help readers achieve their goals without breaking down or burning out. 

Did you know…

• Novak Djokovic’s secret to winning crucial points in grand slam tennis tournaments is practising mindfulness. 
• Oprah Winfrey’s top tip for staying positive and grounded in the present is gratitude journaling. 
• Winston Churchill was a passionate advocate of the afternoon nap, even as bombs were falling all around him.
• Jennifer Aniston believes in the importance of a healthy morning routine to keep her day on the mental straight and narrow. 

How the Successful Deal with the Stressful is a collection of strategies deployed by famous people from the fields of business, politics, music, entertainment, sport and adventure. These strategies are either stress-relieving or preventatively mind-strengthening, and have helped these individuals achieve their goals without sacrificing their wellbeing.

In this engaging read, management trainer Mark Simmonds poses the question, “If it works for them, why can’t it work for me?” and takes readers on a journey through his own explorations into stress-relief strategies. Some, Mark has used for years as part of his daily routine; others provide an insight into the trial-and-error nature of discovering new wellbeing practices.

The book gives you access to a whole range of tried-and-tested stress-relieving routines, as well as just enough information and inspiration to help you decide which ones might just work for you!