How stress and sleep are linked
The benefits of sleep and the dangers of insufficient sleep
Create good habits and avoid bad habits
The physiological effects of stress and how we adapt
How the brain processes fear and how you perceive stress
Insomnia types and treatments
Understanding and reducing stress and anxiety
Unhealthy patterns of ruminating and negative thinking
The links among general anxiety disorder, insomnia, and sleep apnea
Physical exercises for changing your lifestyle
Mental exercises for changing your lifestyle
Conclusion: breaking free of stress and anxiety
Appendix A: postpartum depression checklist
Appendix B: general anxiety disorder seven-item scale
Appendix C: top five stressors and ideas for tackling them
Appendix D: writing prompts for dispelling negative thinking
Appendix E: writing prompts for reflecting on meaningful moments.