Problem
The Stressed Out Executive.
Bill is a 41-year-old vice president of a software firm, he's experiencing work-related "tension" and a general feeling of exhaustion. He works about 60 hours a week and doesn't have much time left over for his wife or two children, let alone social activity or exercise. He eats breakfast and lunch on the run, often fast food drinks about 4 cups of coffee a day, and a couple of glasses of wine with a late dinner. He watches late-night TV to wind down, has delayed sleep onset, and gets about 5 hours of sleep if he's lucky. In addition, there are occasional episodes of sleep terror that significantly disturb his sleep.
He saw a physician. The result of a battery of tests is all within normal levels. He is also negative for major depressive disorder and alcohol abuse.
Bill wonders if there's a vitamin or herbal preparation that will "give him his energy back" and a non-addictive medication to help him sleep. Before his frequent early morning presentations, he stops at the gas station on the way to work and buys a few energy drinks that he consumes in a 30-minute time span. Another problem Bill has is that he's not too happy with his 40-inch waist.
Bill is seeking a practical stress management approach to his problems. You agree to work with Bill. What process will you recommend?
Make at least 4 recommendations (based on Bill's eating, sleeping, social and work habits) and then comment on at least one other student's recommendations.