Simple, Practical Strategies for Managing Stress
Life is rarely plain and simple. Economic uncertainty, overwork, and constant pressure can send stress levels soaring. In Let Your Body Win: Stress Management Plain and Simple, author Jackie Ferguson offers an easy-to-follow, compassionate guide to reducing chronic stress and restoring balance. Her approach connects the physical, emotional, and behavioral effects of stress with accessible techniques that promote calm and well-being.
Understanding and Releasing Chronic Stress
Jackie Ferguson identifies three especially vulnerable groups: those living with chronic stress, those living the runaway American lifestyle, and those with personalities prone to anger, hostility, and impatience. Then, in clear, engaging terms, she outlines ways to release fight-or-flight energy and restore harmony to mind and body.
Rarely are we faced with life-or-death physical threats. Yet the same stress chemicals that once protected our ancestors can now work against us. Ferguson shows how to redirect that energy and move from Stress Cliffs to Stress Breaks—creating healthier responses that reduce cortisol levels and strengthen emotional resilience.
About the Author
In 1976, after returning from the Peace Corps in Colombia, South America, Jacquelyn Ferguson earned her Master’s degree in Community Counseling/Psychology from her home state of Minnesota. Jackie worked as a Program Director at the Ruth Cooper Mental Health Center in Ft. Myers, Florida, and later founded InterAction Associates, a management development and training firm.
For over 25 years, she has presented workshops and keynotes on stress management, communication, and personal growth throughout North America, the United Kingdom, and Australia. A Professional and Stress Coach, she helps people achieve more success with less stress through her programs, writings, and speaking engagements.
Praise for Let Your Body Win
“Never before has a book been more timely than in today’s stressful economy. Let Your Body Win explains in beautifully simplified detail the connection between negative emotions, physiologic reactions, and the adverse effects on our health. Everyone needs to read this practical approach to regaining health and happiness in these troubled times.”
— Douglas A. Newland, M.D.
