POWER OF 5 --- HUNDREDS OF 5-SECOND TO 5-MINUTE SCIENTIFIC SHORTCUTS
TO REVITALIZE YOUR LIFE by Harold H. Bloomfield and Robert K. Cooper. Rodale Press, 1995
ACKNOWLEDGMENTS (pxvii-xix)

PART 1 --- THE "POWER OF 5" --- how you can make it your power. It is the distillation of the best, most effective ideas, techniques and strategies for achieving health and happiness. (p1-14)

    1) Doing less, accomplishing more --- making new choices --- 5 seconds to 5 minutes at a time (p3-8)

      [1] Why the power of 5?

      [2] "Leverage Points" --- when less is more --- the power to make the key personal choices that can lighten your load, raise your vantage point and renew your body, mind and spirit --- not just figuratively but literally, physiologically

      [3] First things first --- this book is about taking back the power of time

      [4] You deserve . . . (personal power since you are worthy and whole)

    2) The new science of "self-help" --- bringing lasting benefits to your health and life (p9-14)

      [1] Introduction --- the science of "self-help" information is emerging for the public

      [2] Discover your own "accelerative" learning style

        (1) Variety --- text is formated with sidebars, highlights, section dividers, and power action recommendations

        (2) "Easy-Access" chapter sequences --- go directly, scan and browse, or read straight through

        (3) 5-second and 5-minute choices --- for heightened awareness and mental lifts anytime and anywhere

        (3) Power Action --- "First option" and "More Options" --- practical options

        (4) Power Quotes --- favorite timeless quotes for inspiration

        (5) Resources --- best recommendations for additional information

        (6) Personal "Power Notes" --- at-a-glance chapter reviews

        (7) Reference Notes --- to validate advice and give readers convenient access to self-help authorities

PART 2 --- GAINING ENERGY, ERASING TENSION (p15-75)

    3) Staying calm under pressure --- on-the-spot ways to release tension (p17-28)

    4) Be bold --- immediate energy activators --- fast, simple new ways to revitalize your mind and body --- anytime, anywhere (p29-42)

    5) "Liming" --- doing nothing, guilt-free --- choose your favorite healthy pleasures (p43-50)

    6) Deep, refreshing sleep --- creating a timeless bedroom --- and let go of each day! (p51-58)

    7) Home sweet home --- new ideas on the make-or-break transition from work to home (p59-75)

PART 3 --- Permanent weight control and do-it-yourself fitness (p77-183)

    13) Power vision --- building inner strength and will --- accentuating your progress, rising above cravings and setbacks and gaining support from others (p154-171)

PART 4 --- STAYNG YOUNGER, LIVING LONGER (p185-327)

    14) Ageproof living with "mental cross-training" --- new keys to dying young, as late as possible (p187-199)

    21) Heighten the power of your 5 senses --- stimulate greater pleasure and learning (p285-293)

      [1] Einstein's education and brain (p286-287)

PART 5 --- LOVE FITNESS --- IMPROVING YOUR EMOTIONAL HEALTH, INTIMACY AND SEX (p329-445)

    Love Fitness --- a special introduction (p331-333)

    [24] Anger workouts --- quick, healthy ways to manage anger and defuse hostility (p334-363)

    [25] Working through pain and loss --- practical, healing ways to deal with difficult times (p364-373)

    [26] From conflict to closeness --- creating greater understanding and trust --- even when others resist (p374-399)

    [27] Put love first to make love last --- how to nurture a powerful, passionate and enduring relationship (p400-412)

    [28] Secrets for supersex --- creating greater sexual intimacy and pleasure (p413-444)

PART 6 --- HIGHER POWER OF 5 --- expanding your mind and spirit (p445-502)

    29) Healthy optimism and mental resilience --- finding more joy in life and rebounding more quickly from mistakes and setbacks (p447-471)

    30) The purpose of life is a life of purpose --- create a path of least resistance to your goals and dreams (p472-482)

    31) Everyday spirituality --- bringing authentic presence and higher power to your daily path (p483-498)

ABOUT THE AUTHORS (p503-504)

INDEX (p505-524)

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