Stressed? Try one of these quick resets

Stressed? Try one of these quick resets

From Life Kit by NPR

May 4, 2026 · 22 min

About this episode

Clinical psychologist Jenny Taitz discusses quick stress relief techniques from her book.

Whether your stress manifests in your mind, body or behavior (or maybe all three) there are ways to find relief quickly. Clinical psychologist Jenny Taitz talks about some of the 75 evidence-based tips from her book Stress Resets: How to Soothe Your Body and Mind in Minutes. This episode originally published Jan. 15, 2024. Follow us on Instagram: @nprlifekit Sign up for our newsletter here. Have an episode idea or feedback you want to share? Email us at lifekit@npr.org Support the show and listen to it sponsor-free by signing up for Life Kit+ at plus.npr.org/lifekit See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences. NPR Privacy Policy

People in this episode

Guest: Jenny Taitz

Topics covered

  • stress relief
  • mental health
  • evidence-based tips
  • psychology
  • self-care

Keywords

  • stress
  • relief
  • psychologist
  • tips
  • mental health

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Organizations: NPR

Books & works: Stress Resets: How to Soothe Your Body and Mind in Minutes

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