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StarsMeg Tully: I wanted to eat healthier meals, but I never seemed to manage. I’d start out full of optimism, but by week five or six I’d be running out of ideas, and I’d be questioning myself. This book has been EXACTLY what I wanted because it’s shown me what nutrients the meals delivered. It’s removed so many of my doubts and worries.

StarsLynn T: Jen gave me this book to read to help my foster daughter with her panic attacks. Wow! It has genuinely been life-changing. But not just for her, for my entire family. There is no question about it, we now eat healthier meals, do more to combat stress, and can say we truly do lead happier, less rushed lives. Best of all, and I am not just saying this, the information has been so incredibly easy to absorb and take on board, it took next to zero effort.

StarsMillificent: We know we’ve got to eat less meat to save the planet. But if we all end up in hospital or needing long term health care because we’ve f****d up our health, that has its own environmental cost, doesn’t it? I’ve ordered copies of this book for family and friends. I only hope they read it and enjoy it as much as I did. U can lead a horse to water and all that…

StarsDr Ayesha Ashraf, clinical psychologist Well written, comprehensive information related to panic attacks, anxiety and stress. The contemporary approaches used in conjunction with psychotherapy are highlighted on point. The use of analogy to explain stress developing into anxiety and panic attacks is beautifully mentioned to be easily grasped by the layman.”

StarsSusan Strutte: I was given this book for my vegan daughter to read. She had been suffering from dizzy spells, and I was concerned she was not getting sufficient nutrition in her diet. Within weeks of following these delicious recipes, she is feeling and looking a lot healthier and find the meals easy to create.

StarsCharles: Very impressive, extremely informative and knowledgeable.

StarsJohanna J Jordan: I wanted to eat healthier, get more protein, but I didn’t want to end up making two different meals, one for me, another for the family. So I just stuck to what I knew but felt uncomfortable about it. I leapt at the chance to read an advance copy and I am so glad I did. I feel much more confident about my food choices, and the flexi suggestions are so helpful because my husband doesn’t want to give up meat.

StarsBev Varley: By just adding three suggested ingredients to boost my normal recipes, I had the comfort of knowing that all the nutrient groups were covered. Not only was it nutritious, it was delicious too. The book was informative; easy to use and above all else, it has given me confidence that I can ensure I am eating the right foods to stay healthy and increase my longevity. This should be every cook’s new bible, a long-awaited but crucial addition to the literature on healthy eating!

StarsMari Ngonye: I’ve struggled with panic attacks for the last five years and to be honest, kind of figured this was going to it for the rest of my life. Not only are there loads of approaches specifically to help shorten or even stop panic attacks, which alone is worth it’s weight in gold, it explained so much. I am now in a much, much better place and can genuinely begin to see a spot of hope.

StarsSarah E: I was given this book to read in order to get my review. To be honest, I felt a little awkward about it because I dreaded having to lie and tell Jen I loved it, when I didn’t. Luckily, there has been zero need for lies. If you or anyone in your family struggles with depression, anxiety, stress, panic attacks, high blood sugar, and wants to do everything they can to tips the odds of healing in their favour, GRAB THIS BOOK. I promise, you won’t regret it.

StarsAndrew C: The cost of this book is paid for ten times over through the info on one single page alone. The boom page. Life-changing. For me, all the other pages are just bonuses. If you battle with anxiety and panic attacks, get this book.

StarsGrace: If I could give this book ten stars I would. When I was asked if I’d like to read it, I confess I was in two minds. I liked the idea behind the book, but I didn’t think I would be able to commit the energy needed.I was so wrong! It was funny, clever, and so easy to read. And did it help with anxiety? OMG YES! My son suffers with panic attacks, and we now have a collection of tools that actually work to help make them pass quicker, and have less of an impact. If you struggle with anxiety, panic attack, depression, do yourself a favour and get this book as soon as you can.

StarsRachel Lior: The recipe design is inspired. I am not one for reading a whole book. Sure, I intend to, but more often I glance at a couple of recipes, make some of them, then I’m done. I know this is rare, but jen’s book has a very different approach, and it works. If you hate the idea of another book about anxiety that you probably won’t read, give this one a chance.

anxiety-overthinking-5 tips to stop overthinking

Your mind just won't shut up, The same worry churns round and round, and when it's not stressing you out, it's boring you witless, but somehow you can't make it stop? That's overthinking.

It's when your brain goes into overdrive, and your mind starts creating all these "what if" scenarios, most of which could never happen, but they feel super real at the time. It's exhausting, and to make matters worse, all this mental spinning doesn't actually solve anything – it just keeps you stuck in a loop of worry.

That's why it's so important to try and put the brakes on overthinking. When you can quiet that noisy mind, you give yourself a chance to relax, see things more clearly, and actually deal with what's really going on. It's not easy, but learning to dial down the overthinking can be a game-changer for your stress levels and overall peace of mind.

For a deeper understanding of overthinking with respect to stress, anxiety, and panic attacks, you can explore the book, For the Brave.

  • Practice Mindfulness:
    Focus on the present moment through mindfulness techniques like deep breathing or meditation. This helps break the cycle of overanalysing past or future events. There's a fantastic app called Paced Breathing that I highly recommend.
  • Set Time Limits for Decision-Making:
    Give yourself a set amount of time to make decisions or think about an issue. "I will think about this for twenty minutes after lunch." Once the time is up, move on to action or acceptance.
  • Challenge Negative Thoughts:
    When you catch yourself overthinking, ask yourself if your thoughts are based on facts or assumptions. Ask yourself, "Is this true? Do I have definitive proof that it happened this way?" Reframe negative thoughts into more balanced, realistic ones.
  • Engage in Physical Activity:
    Exercise can clear your mind and reduce stress. It helps shift your focus away from overthinking and boosts your mood with endorphins. If you're not wild about exercise, a power walk through your local shopping mall can be better than sitting at home fretting in circles.
  • Create a Distraction:
    Read a book, talk to a friend, cook or bake something, something that needs you to pay attention and focus. Distractions can help break the mental loop of overthinking and shift your attention to something positive or productive, and often, while you're not stewing on the problem, helpful answers have a way of floating up out of nowhere.

Overthinking is like when you work too hard to be a friend to someone. they get suspicious, back away, don't want to know you, and the harder you try, the less interested they are. When you play hard to get, things can change.

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