"Stress is not our enemy; it’s a sign that something needs attention." With these words, your new BFF Louise Lloyd lets you know that everything is going to be OK--if you don't ignore the stress you're feeling. The first several sections are devoted to triaging the current causes of stress and gaining control. Then Section 4 discusses mindfulness, followed by two more sections about self-discovery, and finally ending on creating the life you want. The author's tone is reassuring and her suggestions are practical: this is really a great read for pandemic times.

Thanks to the publishers and NetGalley for the opportunity to review a digital ARC in exchange for my unbiased opinion.

I am sorry to say that I neither enjoyed this book or took anything away from it which is sag because it sounded amazing.
This is a tough market as there are lots of brilliant books but really this is basic and unsubstantiated and not much help at all.
I am grateful for the opportunity to read and review the book.

I could not get into this book, sorry. It seemed very light on content and not particularly suited to people who feel particularly grounded with reality.

This was not exactly what I expected but it was still a decent self help book. The author has 5o tips and further breaks down each tip with different steps so anyone can do this if they chose to, The tips are broad from lifestyle changes to changes in work, etc. I am glad this wasn't preachy like some self help books tend to be.

A quick easy read and a few things I may take into account for myself. A more recommended self help book with some humor.

Thanks to Netgalley,, the author and Practical Information Publishing for an ARC in exchange for an honest review.

Available: 7/16/20

This book wasn't quite what I was expecting, and that was okay. It was practical, and not the typical self-help book. The suggestions will be easy to implement. It could be beneficial for people who aren't overly stressed, as well.

Fifty coping strategies are included, and a variety of topics are covered. Each scenario was broken down into simple, specific steps,making them easy to follow and implement. There wasn't much scientific data to back things up, but things do seem like they could be beneficial. I look forward to trying many of them.

I approached this one with hesitation, but enjoyed it because it is very practical, and the tone is very down to earth. The author has a nice way to framing things and is friendly and realistic. Thankfully, it does not contain traditional self-help exercises, just practical suggestions. Recommend whether you have lots of stress at the moment or not.

Thanks very much for the ARC for review!!

As someone who's struggling with stress (especially right now), I needed this book. Tons of quick and practice tips for dealing with stress without overwhelming yourself.

I thought the book was interesting. The Author offers specific strategies to identify triggers,break them down, so we are able to analyze them, identify the source of the stress and learn new ways to coping. It was 'readable' not 'textbookey' and easy to follow with practical information. I did find the chapters to be concise and to the point. it would have been helpful if the Author had provided other revelations besides "breathe" as it appears to be the 'default' response in every chapter.

janne boswell
https://seniorbooklounge.blogspot.com/

Stresshacking simplifies the approach to dealing with stress, something all of us in the modern world likely struggle with. The book includes 50 strategies to coping with stressors that range from pimping your ride, navigating awkward conversations, and finding a work/life balance. I appreciated that each topic included a breakdown of the scenario, as well as specific steps that one can follow to implement that strategy themselves. I found myself longing for a bit more scientific inquiry or data to accompany each of these hacks, which I think would have made these arguments even stronger, and offered more compelling evidence for the reader. Regardless though, this book is a great resource for anyone looking to better manage stress in their daily life.