Almost a decade ago, Dr. David Posen took on the nom de plume "doc.calm" for a new column debuting in the health section of Canoe.ca. He wrote about stress and lifestyle management in the same conversational and entertaining style that readers of his books have come to love.

We’ve compiled a “best of” selection of David’s articles and posted them here for you.

Principles of Stress

• Knowing the Signs of Stress
• How We Create Stress for Ourselves
• The Changing Face of Stress
• What Did You Learn This Summer?
• Keep Up Your Energy This Winter
• Blitzing: Can You Get Through "Crunch Times" Without Getting Squeezed?
• Hurried Parent, Hurried Child
• Overcoming Daunting Obstacles

Work-Life Balance

• The Work-Life Balancing Act: It’s Getting Harder
• Vacation Time is Here, So Why is THAT Stressful?
• Work-Life Balance: Setting Boundaries and Limits

Tips & Techniques

• Good Health – It’s Your Choice
• Attitude is Everything
• The Art of Reframing
• Dealing With Difficult People
• Relaxation Techniques
• Communication Aggravation

Stress Management for Patient and Physician
By David B. Posen, MD
The Canadian Journal of Continuing Medical Education, April 1995