Help in a Hurry: Simple Tips for Finding Peace When You're Overwhelmed, Anxious, or Stressed

Learn how to manage your anxiety and find peace with:

- Evidence-based strategies to fight feelings of overwhelm and cope in the moment
- Actionable ways to experience a better, more fulfilled life
- Tips from expert and bestselling author Dr. Caroline Leaf


Even though it's uncomfortable and sometimes even distressing to us, it's perfectly normal to feel lost, anxious, or overwhelmed at times. It's okay to be a bit of a mess! But none of us wants to stay that way for long.

With actionable, evidence-based strategies to handle our most common challenges in life, this practical guide from bestselling author and clinical neuroscientist Dr. Caroline Leaf offers the tools you need to prevent a descent into chaos and instead find peace and strength amid the turmoil of daily life.

If you have felt stuck in crisis mode, the strategies found in this book will help you cope in the moment, manage a chaotic mind, and start living each day with intention and inner peace.


"Help in a Hurry is jam-packed with evidence-based strategies to address a variety of common difficulties, including the experience of stressful, anxious, intrusive, or other overwhelming thoughts. Readers will come to understand what's going on in their mind and body and will learn practical steps to break these dysfunctional habits."--Nicole LePera, author of the #1 New York Times bestsellers How to Do the Work and How to Be the Love You Seek

"This book is a game-changer. If you're looking to transform your mindset and heal from past challenges, Caroline's approach will guide you every step of the way. Don't wait--this book will help you unlock your true potential."--Lewis Howes, New York Times bestselling author of The School of Greatness

"Life is full of inevitable challenges, but your mind is your greatest ally in overcoming them. If you're ready to unlock your mental power and embrace each challenge as an opportunity, this is the book for you."--Jim Kwik, top brain coach and New York Times bestselling author of Limitless

"In a world that demands constant mental recalibration, these strategies are not only helpful--they're our lifelines. Dr. Caroline expertly teaches us how to prepare ourselves with tools, repair negative thinking and behavioral cycles, and return to a place of personal agency where we can choose how we want to respond."--Alyson Stoner, actor, author, and mental health founder


Designed so you can quickly access the simple strategies you need in the moment, this book helps you regain control when:
- you don't understand your intense emotions
- you're under tremendous pressure
- you feel tired, angry, or full of regret
- you're dealing with intrusive thoughts
- your past is haunting you
- your inner critic won't let up
- you feel like sometimes you abandon yourself to please others
- your perfectionism is keeping you stuck or overwhelmed
- you feel setting and maintaining boundaries is difficult or guilt-inducing
- you're trapped in a cycle you don't know how to break
- you feel lost or directionless
- your regret over past mistakes is weighing you down
- and much more

EAN: 9780801093265
Publisher: Baker Books
Publication Date: 2025-08-05
Pages: 240
Dimensions: 8.6 x 5.8 x 1.0 inches
BISAC Subjects: Self-Management - Stress Management, Mental Health,
Anxieties & Phobias