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. Stress Resets provides 75 scientifically proven ways to improve how you respond to stress, both in the moment and the long run.

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.

Dr. Taitz is thrilled that Stress Resets is a Next Big Idea Club Must Read and received a peer-reviewed book award from the Association of Behavioral and Cognitive Therapy for allegiance to science and readability.

Stress Resets, a book by Dr. Jenny Taitz
  • “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

  • “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

  • “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

  • “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

  • “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)

  • “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

  • “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 Resources

If you need crisis support (for those in the US):

  • Crisis Text Line (crisistextline.org; text HOME to 741741): Trained volunteers can help you cope by text when you are most in need.
  • The Trevor Project (thetrevorproject.org; text START to 678-678): Offers 24/7 crisis support services to young people in the LGBTQ community.
  • 988 Suicide and Prevention Lifeline (988lifeline.org; dial 988): Provides 24/7 free and confidential support for people in distress.
  • 211 (211.org; dial 211): Offers referrals for services ranging from housing to health resources.
  • Now Matters Now (nowmattersnow.org): Provides DBT skills and support for those coping with suicidal thoughts.

If you need emotional support but aren’t in crisis:

  • Warmlines (warmline.org; available in 40 states in the US): A phone line run by peers who are trained to listen.
  • Mental Health America (screening.mhanational.org): Offers confidential mental health screenings and resources.

If you need assistance with substance abuse:

  • Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (samhsa.gov): US Department of Health and Human Services agency that offers information and referrals.
  • Marijuana Anonymous (marijuana-anonymous.org): A peer-led community that offers in-person and virtual support groups to help people improve abstinence from cannabis.
  • Alcoholics Anonymous (aa.org): A peer-led community that offers in-person and virtual support groups to help people eliminate dependence on alcohol.

If you want to find a therapist:

The Stress Resets Deck: 50 Cards to Help You Feel Better in Minutes Cards

The Stress Resets Deck: 50 Cards to Help You Feel Better in Minutes Cards

Apps and other resources referenced:

Stress Calculator

Please feel free to fill out this Perceived Stress Scale (PSS) assessment to get a better sense of how stressed you’re feeling and your ability to sit with challenges.
Stress resets and buffers are designed to lower your perceived stress and boost your ability to experience challenges without making things worse.

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