Stress Less: How to Stop Freaking Out and Live Life to the Full

by Jasmin Kirkbride

When people tell you to chill out or stop worrying, do you wish they would just shut up? Because if it was that easy, you’d do it, right? You are not alone, and there is a way to tackle your stress. Packed with tips, suggestions and quotes, this book will help give you the strength to beat the what-ifs and worries and live a little more every day.

Genres: Personal Development, Nonfiction

160 pages, Hardcover

Published September 1, 2017

About the author

Jasmin Kirkbride is an author and academic.

Her debut science fiction novel, THE FOREST AT THE EDGE OF TIME, is due out with Tor in February 2026. Her short speculative fiction has appeared in places including Reactor, and her story ‘Sand’ was featured in Some of the Best from Tor.com 2021.

Her eco-poetry has appeared in places including Frogpond and Presence, and she was the 2022 Researcher-in-Residence for the British Haiku Society, investigating haiku in the climate crisis.

An ex-editor and book trade journalist, Jasmin holds an MA in Ancient History from King’s College London, and an MA and PhD in Creative Writing from the University of East Anglia (UEA). Her research explores hope in dystopian climate fiction and intergeneration healing in feminist mushroompunk.

By day, she is a Lecturer, and lives in Norfolk (UK).

Reviews

[Sek Sereimony · Rating 5 out of 5]

My best friend got this book for me on my birthday. I love the colors and designs in the book. They look so cute and just by looking at it, makes me feel better. This is a great gifts for someone who is feeling down.

[ALI ALARADI · Rating 4 out of 5]

Light and short book which give you a moment to pause and remember things are good and bad things shall pass and how to face fear, stress and worry .

Gives you perspective to realignment and find your composure

Like a compass and a map for the mind to keep going while taking care of yourself in every aspect.

[Amira | أميرة · Rating 3 out of 5]

Great book, does really help with anxiety as a distraction for starter and lowkey assurance when in need.
Will it help your momentary anxiety? Yes
Will it help you on the long term? That depends on you and what you take from it more than it’s about the book or it’s quotes
At the end of the day it’s a cute good book to help get you through it( whatever your struggle is) but don’t expect it to be a very well in depth book that will make feel like you just entered your appointed therapy session.

[Morgan Kail-Ackerman · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was a well done book. It’s visually pretty and some good quotes and information. This felt like a very not in depth look into anxiety however. I wish there was more information here instead of a bird’s eye view. I want more than two breathing exercises. But a good overview of anxiety and social media affect and thinking positively.

[Helen · Rating 5 out of 5]

I got this book after quickly flicking through it in the shop and thought it would be good to keep in my bag while out. It appears to be everything I've been learning and reading this year and as my memory is poor due to overthinking and such like I thought it could be my go to when struggling.

[Monique · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is a little book you can read in one setting. Lots of quotes, funny quips and easy ideas on how to reduce your stress levels. Now this book won’t solve all of your issues but it will make you smile (more than once).

[Jenny · Rating 3 out of 5]

Nothing new here, and not an in-depth look at anxiety or remedies for it. However, it's a nice pocket-sized reference for days I'm feeling blue or anxious. I am a chronic worrier and this book made me smile so I will have to refer back to it on days when I just need to slow down my thoughts.

[David · Rating 5 out of 5]

Very simple and practical book for readers of all abilities, highly recommended

[Marie · Rating 3 out of 5]

A quick and easy read

[Tiff Taff · Rating 4 out of 5]

Great advice, including some I haven't read before. Nicely printed and compact. I will be referring back to this one in the future.

[Mike · Rating 3 out of 5]

There are some handy tips in it. The book is also illustrated wonderfully.

[Emma Adkins · Rating 5 out of 5]

Really helped me :))

[Ali A. · Rating 3 out of 5]

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[Iene · Rating 2 out of 5]

Read physically

[Ria · Rating 3 out of 5]

I liked this book. This isn't a high level book but it is a nice gift and something to look back at if you're in a moment of anxiety. Not for people looking to change their lives or help them from burnout or someone who deals with chronic anxiety. It does refer to seeking professional help if you cannot manage your stress or it gets too rough for you to handle. Which is a great suggestion if people don't realize their stress is unmanageable until they pick up this book.

Quotes are the main density of the book and provide little healing words or guiding phrases on how to take things in stride and look at the finish line rather than where you are in the race. Not too much content but great little reference book or gift. The book itself is very short so can easily read through it in a day but is calming in the arrangement and even the light blue colors of the book!

UK based so the website & helplines provided are not for US customers.

[Aimée-Stephanie Reid · Rating 1 out of 5]

All about breathing and thinking positive- not great or useful tbh