Stress Resets - by Jennifer L Taitz (Paperback)

About the Book

"A clinical psychologist gives us 75 quick, scientifically proven techniques and exercises to manage stress and build resilience. Here's a promise that could not be more timely or needed: You can dial down your stress in just a few minutes, with no ponderous meditations, medications, or martinis required. Written by Dr. Jennifer L. Taitz, a clinical psychologist who specializes in teaching mindfulness-based behavioral skills to manage intense emotions and situations, Stress Resets provides 75 scientifically proven ways to improve how you respond to stress, both in the moment and the long run. There are accessible yet powerful exercises like dipping your face in ice water to quiet your body and mind; adopting a half smile to change your mood from the outside in; singing your irrational negative thoughts to reduce their believability; building a hope kit so you can remind yourself of what's possible in tough moments; and making a pie chart of your life to gain perspective. By incorporating these into your days, you can stop the cycle of obsessing, panicking, and avoiding and instead effectively approach what matters to you most. You'll also find stress buffers designed to build your resilience so you can navigate whatever comes your way. Through personal anecdotes, expert interviews, cutting-edge studies, and practical tips, you'll learn how to manage your emotions instead of the other way around. Stress Resets will not only change how you view your stress but also give you the hope and confidence you need to reset and ultimately change how you feel"--

Book Synopsis

As seen on TODAY * A Next Big Idea Book Club pick * As heard on ARMCHAIR EXPERT * A clinical psychologist gives us 75 quick, scientifically proven techniques and exercises to manage stress and build resilience.

Here's a promise that could not be more timely or needed: You can dial down your stress in just a few minutes, with no ponderous meditations, medications, or martinis required. Written by Dr. Jennifer L. Taitz, a clinical psychologist who specializes in teaching mindfulness-based behavioral skills to manage intense emotions and situations, Stress Resets provides 75 scientifically proven ways to improve how you respond to stress, both in the moment and the long run.

There are accessible yet powerful exercises like dipping your face in ice water to quiet your body and mind; adopting a half smile to change your mood from the outside in; singing your irrational negative thoughts to reduce their believability; building a hope kit so you can remind yourself of what's possible in tough moments; and making a pie chart of your life to gain perspective. By incorporating these into your days, you can stop the cycle of obsessing, panicking, and avoiding and instead effectively approach what matters to you most. You'll also find stress buffers designed to build your resilience so you can navigate whatever comes your way.

Through personal anecdotes, expert interviews, cutting-edge studies, and practical tips, you'll learn how to manage your emotions instead of the other way around. Stress Resets will not only change how you view your stress but also give you the hope and confidence you need to reset and ultimately change how you feel.

Review Quotes

"These resets aren't everything you need to know about mental health, but they will give you some space to figure out what you need and what changes you'd like to make in your life."--Marielle Segarra, host of NPR's "Life Kit"

"They are concrete, actionable steps that readers can start following immediately to reduce stress."--Library Journal

"An invaluable collection of powerful, science-based practices that nourish our capacity for resilience and joy. Let this wise book guide you in navigating the inevitable stresses of life!" --Tara Brach, Ph.D., author of Radical Acceptance and Trusting the Gold

"There's definite wisdom here, and readers will appreciate having at their disposal concrete tools designed to provide enough in-the-moment relief to move on with one's day."--Publishers Weekly

"Stress Resets is a beacon of hope in a world increasingly clouded by the fog of stress, anxiety, and distraction. For anyone seeking genuine resilience in the face of modern challenges, this book is essential reading." --Steven C. Hayes, Ph.D., Foundation Professor of Psychology Emeritus at University of Nevada, Reno, and originator of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)

"Reading Stress Resets is like getting a warm hug and wise advice from someone you trust. In these research-backed exercises, Dr. Jenny Taitz shows us that true relief can be within everyone's reach." --Arianna Huffington, founder and CEO of Thrive Global

"This book is a must-read lifeline for anyone seeking essential relief from life's nonessential chaos." --Greg McKeown, New York Times bestselling author of Essentialism and Effortless

"We need skillful ways of handling our stress, and that is what Dr. Taitz provides. I recommend this book to anyone who experiences stress--and that's all of us!" --James Gross, Ph.D., Professor of Psychology at Stanford University

"Reading Stress Resets feels like sitting with a friend and absorbing their heartfelt knowledge. Taitz shares relatable stories and research-based tools to improve our relationships with our thoughts and feelings. It's a book to return to again and again!" --Sharon Salzberg, author of Lovingkindness, Real Life, and the New York Times bestseller Real Happiness

"Dr. Jenny Taitz helps us see that we can reset and cope regardless of what shows up in our lives. Stress Resets offers practical and realistic strategies that will lead to a much-needed sense of freedom from the shackles of anxiety." --Lori Gottlieb, New York Times bestselling author of Maybe You Should Talk to Someone and cohost of the Dear Therapists podcast

"This is one of the most practical self-help books--full of warmth, wisdom, and accessible tools so you know what to do to improve this moment and build a life that feels bigger. Dr. Jenny Taitz is an expert in teaching people how to cope and you'll be lucky to have her whispering in your ear as you read and revisit Stress Resets." --Dr. Becky Kennedy, clinical psychologist and New York Times bestselling author of Good Inside

About the Author

Jennifer L. Taitz is a clinical psychologist and an assistant clinical professor in psychiatry at the University of California, Los Angeles. Dr. Taitz completed her fellowship in psychology at Yale University School of Medicine and achieved board certifications in both cognitive behavioral therapy and dialectical behavior therapy. Passionate about spreading hope to a wider audience, she enjoys writing for publications such as the New York Times, the Wall Street Journal, and Harvard Business Review and sharing her work on leading podcasts ranging from NPR's Life Kit to Spotify's Call Her Daddy. In addition to treating clients in her private therapy practice, LA CBT DBT, she is the author of How to Be Single and Happy: Science-Based Strategies for Keeping Your Sanity While Looking for a Soul Mate and End Emotional Eating: Using Dialectical Behavior Therapy Skills to Cope with Difficult Emotions and Develop a Healthy Relationship to Food. Both books earned the Association of Behavioral and Cognitive Therapy Self-Help Book Seal of Merit for allegiance to research and readability.