Different faces of stress -- Traits of emergency responders -- Stress on the job -- Critical incident stress -- Stress at home -- Shift work and sleep -- Development of competence in emergency responders -- Personal stress management program.

Enjoy Life Even in the Midst of Stress! Are you peaceful and happy one minute and ready to explode the next? Perhaps you are always exhausted, even after a full night¿s sleep. Chances are you are under too much stress. You are not alone! It is impossible to live in this world and not encounter stress. However, we often push ourselves to levels beyond what is normal until our bodies reach a breaking point. In this powerful little book, bestselling author Joyce Meyer outlines biblical truths that will help you overcome your stressful situations as you learn how to recognize the telltale signs of tension. Discover how you can manage stress and learn to bend so you won¿t break. Joyce also shares the value of learning to say no, along with vital keys to avoid burnout. Find out how to live life as a human being rather than as a human doing! Take control over stress and start enjoying life today!

All seven life-changing books from the Straight Talk series by bestselling author Joyce Meyer are within these pages. Readers will find powerful insights, stories of the author's personal experiences, and practical advice backed up with Scriptures and presented in Joyce's straightforward, incomparable style.

You Can Live Your Life Free from All Fear! Many people live their entire lives crippled and bound by fear. Whether it is the fear of dying or the fear of a bad haircut, it makes life miserable! Fear cannot be wished away . . . it must be confronted and dealt with through the Word of God. We have to show fear that it is not going to rule us! In this powerful book, bestselling author Joyce Meyer offers answers from the Scriptures and from her own experience revealing the way out of this particular bondage. You will learn how to face fear head-on with the Word of God and use the "keys of the kingdom" to keep it out of your life. Joyce also explains these life-changing truths: perfect love casts out fear, and prayer plays an important role in combating it. Don¿t let intimidation and fear rule your life one more day! Break the back of fear and be set free today!

Love Yourself and Enjoy Life! Do you feel unloved and rejected by those around you and perhaps even by God? When you make mistakes, are you often overwhelmed with the feeling that you are somehow flawed and inferior? Are you threatened by the victories and successes of others? These are all symptoms of a life-crippling condition called insecurity. If you can identify with any of these conditions, there is good news for you¿you have picked up the right book! In this life-revolutionizing book, bestselling author Joyce Meyer presents the truth of God's Word that will set you free from insecurity. You will be empowered to change as you find the courage to be different and keep your flaws in perspective. By realizing that your value lies in who God says you are and not in what you do, you can learn to cope with criticism and lead a fruitful and fulfilled life. Don't allow insecurity to choke out the seeds of greatness God has planted in you! Let today be the beginning of a lifetime of genuine security in Christ's love!

You Are Not Alone! Are you experiencing a loss in your life? A loss that has left you feeling alone, crippled, or in despair? Maybe it¿s the sudden death of a loved one, the breakup of a close relationship, or maybe the loneliness of feeling misunderstood. There are many reasons people feel lonely, but thank God we can overcome them through His Word! In this book, bestselling author Joyce Meyer will teach you how to conquer the feelings of loneliness and find renewed strength, hope, and joy through the Lord Jesus. She offers you practical and effective ways to triumph over loneliness and grief so you can live a happy, more fulfilled life. There may be times in life when you feel lonely, but just remember, you¿re never alone when God is standing by your side!

There's Hope! Take Courage! You Don't Have to Be Discouraged! We all have been disappointed when things did not turn out as we had planned. Sometimes it may seem as if everything is going wrong and all our hopes remain unfulfilled. If we do not deal with the disappointment immediately, we give the devil permission to lead us down the path of discouragement and ultimately into devastating depression. Bestselling author Joyce Meyer outlines scriptural principles to help you resist the devil before he leads you down this crippling road. These powerful truths will help you discover the difference between godly aggression and satanic oppression and teach you how to resist the devil the first moment he tempts you. You will learn how to deal with disappointment and turn it around into victory! Don't become an unhappy Christian lying along the roadside of life! You can stand in your authority in Jesus Christ and resist the devil today! look for the other books in this series: Straight Talk on Depression Straight Talk on Fear Straight Talk on Insecurity Straight Talk on Loneliness Straight Talk on Stress