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The Stress Book: Forty-Plus Ways to Manage Stress & Enjoy Your Life
Are you experiencing so much stress in your life that it is so overwhelming that you feel your life is over? Or are you trying desperately to avoid that condition?
Well, look no further!
This book takes a comprehensive approach to stress management and how modifying your lifestyle and taking practical steps can significantly reduce the level of stress you are experiencing. More than forty approaches to stress reduction management and prevention are covered in this book, giving you an in-depth framework applicable to most lives and circumstances.
For example, it helps people struggling with self-destructive behavior, stressful job, having difficulty intentionally making decisions, struggling with toxic relationships, and many other challenging situations.
You will also be introduced to a "new relationship mental disorder called Abstract Kidnapping Disorder – A.K.D."
This book also provides you with many opportunities to simplify the management of stress by using the acronym S.T.R.E.S.S. and incorporating any of the forty-plus actions included. In addition, you are provided with practical ideas, solutions, or options that, when applied, are likely to result in the reduction or prevention of your stress. This book is intended to significantly improve people's lives at any level of society who may be experiencing stress in their personal, business, or professional lives. I trust that it will make a difference in yours.
Well, look no further!
This book takes a comprehensive approach to stress management and how modifying your lifestyle and taking practical steps can significantly reduce the level of stress you are experiencing. More than forty approaches to stress reduction management and prevention are covered in this book, giving you an in-depth framework applicable to most lives and circumstances.
For example, it helps people struggling with self-destructive behavior, stressful job, having difficulty intentionally making decisions, struggling with toxic relationships, and many other challenging situations.
You will also be introduced to a "new relationship mental disorder called Abstract Kidnapping Disorder – A.K.D."
This book also provides you with many opportunities to simplify the management of stress by using the acronym S.T.R.E.S.S. and incorporating any of the forty-plus actions included. In addition, you are provided with practical ideas, solutions, or options that, when applied, are likely to result in the reduction or prevention of your stress. This book is intended to significantly improve people's lives at any level of society who may be experiencing stress in their personal, business, or professional lives. I trust that it will make a difference in yours.
292 pages, Paperback
Published September 28, 2021
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About the author
D. Terrence Foster
3 books29 followersDR. D. TERRENCE FOSTER, MD: AUTHOR, PAIN & REHABILITATION MEDICINE, STRESS MANAGEMENT CONSULTANT, PUBLIC SPEAKER & PHILANTHROPIST
Dr. D. Terrence Foster, MD, is a best-selling multiple award-winning author, and a double board-certified medical doctor. He is also a Public Speaker, Stress, Pain, & Rehabilitation Medicine Management Consultant, and a philanthropist.
He is the author or co-author of several scientific articles. His publications include three best-selling books: The Foster's Opioid Addiction Classification Status Guide, The Opioid Epidemic Consumers & HealthCare Guide, and his latest, The Stress Book: Forty-Plus Ways to Manage Stress & Enjoy Your Life. This book is A RECIPIENT OF MORE THAN ONE HUNDRED (100+) LITERARY AWARDS, including The Independent Author Network (IAN) 2022 First-Place Nonfiction Book of The Year, 2023 ERIC HOFFER AWARD Grand Prize Short List of Book of The Year, Outstanding Creator Award overall winner, for Best Nonfiction Book - Spring 2023 & Goody Business Book Awards-Top Impact Author Award-2023.
Listed in Book Authority's Article titled "20 Best Stress Management Books of All Time." - 2023.
Dr. Foster graduated from The Albert Einstein College of Medicine of Yeshiva University, New York, earning his Doctor of Medicine. He completed his Residency at New York University Medical Center/Rusk Institute of Rehabilitation Medicine and Fellowship at Medical College of Wisconsin, Milwaukee. He has been practicing medicine for more than 25 years.
Dr. Foster's community service, leadership, and philanthropic work extend over 20 years. He is a strong supporter of many charitable organizations.
He is the Chairman and CEO of the D. Terrence Foster Foundation Inc. This organization celebrated its tenth anniversary in 2022. The Vision of the Foundation is to help provide or facilitate healthcare and education for those underserved globally. It focuses on developing, enhancing, and promoting healthcare and education globally, emphasizing our society's under-served and less privileged.
Dr. D. Terrence Foster, MD, is a best-selling multiple award-winning author, and a double board-certified medical doctor. He is also a Public Speaker, Stress, Pain, & Rehabilitation Medicine Management Consultant, and a philanthropist.
He is the author or co-author of several scientific articles. His publications include three best-selling books: The Foster's Opioid Addiction Classification Status Guide, The Opioid Epidemic Consumers & HealthCare Guide, and his latest, The Stress Book: Forty-Plus Ways to Manage Stress & Enjoy Your Life. This book is A RECIPIENT OF MORE THAN ONE HUNDRED (100+) LITERARY AWARDS, including The Independent Author Network (IAN) 2022 First-Place Nonfiction Book of The Year, 2023 ERIC HOFFER AWARD Grand Prize Short List of Book of The Year, Outstanding Creator Award overall winner, for Best Nonfiction Book - Spring 2023 & Goody Business Book Awards-Top Impact Author Award-2023.
Listed in Book Authority's Article titled "20 Best Stress Management Books of All Time." - 2023.
Dr. Foster graduated from The Albert Einstein College of Medicine of Yeshiva University, New York, earning his Doctor of Medicine. He completed his Residency at New York University Medical Center/Rusk Institute of Rehabilitation Medicine and Fellowship at Medical College of Wisconsin, Milwaukee. He has been practicing medicine for more than 25 years.
Dr. Foster's community service, leadership, and philanthropic work extend over 20 years. He is a strong supporter of many charitable organizations.
He is the Chairman and CEO of the D. Terrence Foster Foundation Inc. This organization celebrated its tenth anniversary in 2022. The Vision of the Foundation is to help provide or facilitate healthcare and education for those underserved globally. It focuses on developing, enhancing, and promoting healthcare and education globally, emphasizing our society's under-served and less privileged.
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February 14, 2022
D. Terrence Foster, MD
Global Health & Consortium (2021)
ISBN: 978-1737519232
Reviewed by Tammy Ruggles for Reader Views (01/2022)
5*Strategies for Life Stress
“The Stress Book: Forty-Plus Ways to Manage Stress & Enjoy Your Life,” by D. Terrence Foster, MD, is an easy and practical guide to help alleviate the stress in your life.
Stress is responsible for many physical illnesses and disease in life, not to mention the feelings of anxiety, doubt, and dread it can cause—even to the point of suicide. But what if you could find a way to prevent getting to the breaking point of stress? Dr. Foster offers solutions in this easy-to-read and understand guide. It will take some adjustment—a new way of thinking, living, behaving—but change can be a good thing, if you have the right kind of tool to help you, like this book. You won’t be able to eliminate ALL stress from your life. Stress happens, and happens to everyone. Rather, you will be able to manage and even prevent stress in most situations. As the old saying goes, “An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure”. Better to prevent than treat, whenever possible. Using the acronym S.T.R.E.S.S., over 40 ways to reduce stress are contained in this book, and it goes in-depth, but in a way you can understand and incorporate into your daily life.
Foster delivers the perfect book for our stressful times. I like the comprehensive approach he gives his readers, with many takeaways and actionable tips. His points about toxic relationships are also valuable, because so many people seem to be caught up in them today. Other issues he covers include self-defeating behavior, indecisiveness, self-doubt, and more. Being a former social worker, I found his discussion of Abstract Kidnapping Disorder, or A.K.D., to be most interesting. Another positive feature of this book is that you can use it in all aspects of your life, from relationships, to career, to personal care, to community, which can include finances, breakups, grief and bereavement, etc.
The good news is that there is something you can do about stress—more importantly, something you can do to prevent it. Peace is achievable in your life, but you have to take that first step. Foster offers timeless wisdom, and seems to care deeply about the subject he’s writing about, and the people he’s writing it for. Stress-less living can be your reality. It can be your new lifestyle. Add it to your daily life the way you would vitamins or a healthy supplement. If you like the simple, direct approach to stress management and prevention, then you will love “The Stress Book: Forty-Plus Ways to Manage Stress & Enjoy Your Life”, by D. Terrence Foster, MD.
Global Health & Consortium (2021)
ISBN: 978-1737519232
Reviewed by Tammy Ruggles for Reader Views (01/2022)
5*Strategies for Life Stress
“The Stress Book: Forty-Plus Ways to Manage Stress & Enjoy Your Life,” by D. Terrence Foster, MD, is an easy and practical guide to help alleviate the stress in your life.
Stress is responsible for many physical illnesses and disease in life, not to mention the feelings of anxiety, doubt, and dread it can cause—even to the point of suicide. But what if you could find a way to prevent getting to the breaking point of stress? Dr. Foster offers solutions in this easy-to-read and understand guide. It will take some adjustment—a new way of thinking, living, behaving—but change can be a good thing, if you have the right kind of tool to help you, like this book. You won’t be able to eliminate ALL stress from your life. Stress happens, and happens to everyone. Rather, you will be able to manage and even prevent stress in most situations. As the old saying goes, “An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure”. Better to prevent than treat, whenever possible. Using the acronym S.T.R.E.S.S., over 40 ways to reduce stress are contained in this book, and it goes in-depth, but in a way you can understand and incorporate into your daily life.
Foster delivers the perfect book for our stressful times. I like the comprehensive approach he gives his readers, with many takeaways and actionable tips. His points about toxic relationships are also valuable, because so many people seem to be caught up in them today. Other issues he covers include self-defeating behavior, indecisiveness, self-doubt, and more. Being a former social worker, I found his discussion of Abstract Kidnapping Disorder, or A.K.D., to be most interesting. Another positive feature of this book is that you can use it in all aspects of your life, from relationships, to career, to personal care, to community, which can include finances, breakups, grief and bereavement, etc.
The good news is that there is something you can do about stress—more importantly, something you can do to prevent it. Peace is achievable in your life, but you have to take that first step. Foster offers timeless wisdom, and seems to care deeply about the subject he’s writing about, and the people he’s writing it for. Stress-less living can be your reality. It can be your new lifestyle. Add it to your daily life the way you would vitamins or a healthy supplement. If you like the simple, direct approach to stress management and prevention, then you will love “The Stress Book: Forty-Plus Ways to Manage Stress & Enjoy Your Life”, by D. Terrence Foster, MD.
June 7, 2022
In The Stress Book Dr. D. Foster addresses different kinds of stress, how to avoid stressful situations, manage stress, and everything in between. What I really enjoyed about this book is how the author gets straight to the point. Every topic in the book is comprehensively covered and discussed in depth. In The Stress Book poses questions that compel the reader to mentally answer and reflect as one reads on, ensuring readers stay engaged throughout this enlightening book.
One outstanding trait about Dr. D. Terrence Foster is that he shows compassion in his writing. Reading this book was much easier because of how understanding the author was while narrating. While going through the chapters, you get a sense of belonging and feel like you are having a conversation with someone that shows concern. Going through the notes the author listed is therapeutic. There is something charming about Dr. D. Terence Foster’s writing. He breaks down intricate terms to the reader’s understanding. One gets to learn how broad mental health is, and the different terms that define stress and mental disorders.
If you are looking for a book that will help you manage and prevent stress as you deal with personal issues, then The Stress Book is ideal. Some of the most significant topics that the author covered include knowing the physical and mental actions to take to prevent stress, destructive behaviors, setting daily goals, getting professional help, understanding yourself as an individual, toxic relationships, and spirituality. I was surprised and delighted to see that the author included a piece on the money factor. What is your relationship with money? How do you budget your money? The author highlights the effect our finances have on our mental health and briefly discusses how to handle one’s finances. I found this section to be proof that Dr. Foster has modern adults in mind as money is often a big issue for most.
The author divided the book into four sections, with each section containing a variety of related topics. The author starts with the basics and then graduates the reader to more complex topics.
The Stress Book: Forty-Plus Ways to Manage Stress & Enjoy Your Life is a must-read if you are constantly battling stress. The solutions the author provides are practical and actionable, and can work for most individuals experiencing continuous stressful moments. This informative book provides readers with the tools they’ll need to manage stress so they can starting enjoying their life.
One outstanding trait about Dr. D. Terrence Foster is that he shows compassion in his writing. Reading this book was much easier because of how understanding the author was while narrating. While going through the chapters, you get a sense of belonging and feel like you are having a conversation with someone that shows concern. Going through the notes the author listed is therapeutic. There is something charming about Dr. D. Terence Foster’s writing. He breaks down intricate terms to the reader’s understanding. One gets to learn how broad mental health is, and the different terms that define stress and mental disorders.
If you are looking for a book that will help you manage and prevent stress as you deal with personal issues, then The Stress Book is ideal. Some of the most significant topics that the author covered include knowing the physical and mental actions to take to prevent stress, destructive behaviors, setting daily goals, getting professional help, understanding yourself as an individual, toxic relationships, and spirituality. I was surprised and delighted to see that the author included a piece on the money factor. What is your relationship with money? How do you budget your money? The author highlights the effect our finances have on our mental health and briefly discusses how to handle one’s finances. I found this section to be proof that Dr. Foster has modern adults in mind as money is often a big issue for most.
The author divided the book into four sections, with each section containing a variety of related topics. The author starts with the basics and then graduates the reader to more complex topics.
The Stress Book: Forty-Plus Ways to Manage Stress & Enjoy Your Life is a must-read if you are constantly battling stress. The solutions the author provides are practical and actionable, and can work for most individuals experiencing continuous stressful moments. This informative book provides readers with the tools they’ll need to manage stress so they can starting enjoying their life.
May 16, 2023
This book was entered in The Wishing Shelf Book Awards. This is what our readers thought:
Title: The Stress Book: Forty-Plus Ways to Manage Stress & Enjoy Your Life
Author: D TERRENCE FOSTER, MD
Star Rating: 5 Stars
Number of Readers: 15
Stats
Editing: 9/10
Writing Style: 9/10
Content: 10/10
Cover: 4/5
Of the 15 readers:
15 would read another book by this author.
14 thought the cover was good or excellent.
15 felt it was easy to follow.
15 would recommend this book to another reader to try.
Of all the readers, 6 felt the author’s strongest skill was ‘subject knowledge’.
Of all the readers, 4 felt the author’s strongest skill was ‘writing style’.
Of all the readers, 5 felt the author’s strongest skill was ‘clarity of message’.
15 felt the pacing was good or excellent.
15 thought the author understood the readership and what they wanted.
Readers’ Comments
“I would suspect a lot of people suffering from stress will find this helpful. It’s easy to follow, not overly technical and has an underlying theme of common sense.” Male reader, aged 43
“I loved that this book focused as much on identifying stress as it did on managing it. This felt well-balanced, informative and not too scary; I know that sounds odd to many, but to people suffering from stress (like me), it’s important.” Female reader, aged 51
“The author seems to understand how important it is to offer readers practical help for the stress-related problems they face. It also helps that he’s a good writer who knows how to put over his thoughts in an accessible way.” Male reader, aged 55
“This felt comprehensive and informative. Excellent!” Female reader, aged 39
To Sum It Up:
‘A well-written comprehensive self-help book for people suffering with stress. A FINALIST and highly recommended!’ The Wishing Shelf Book Awards
Title: The Stress Book: Forty-Plus Ways to Manage Stress & Enjoy Your Life
Author: D TERRENCE FOSTER, MD
Star Rating: 5 Stars
Number of Readers: 15
Stats
Editing: 9/10
Writing Style: 9/10
Content: 10/10
Cover: 4/5
Of the 15 readers:
15 would read another book by this author.
14 thought the cover was good or excellent.
15 felt it was easy to follow.
15 would recommend this book to another reader to try.
Of all the readers, 6 felt the author’s strongest skill was ‘subject knowledge’.
Of all the readers, 4 felt the author’s strongest skill was ‘writing style’.
Of all the readers, 5 felt the author’s strongest skill was ‘clarity of message’.
15 felt the pacing was good or excellent.
15 thought the author understood the readership and what they wanted.
Readers’ Comments
“I would suspect a lot of people suffering from stress will find this helpful. It’s easy to follow, not overly technical and has an underlying theme of common sense.” Male reader, aged 43
“I loved that this book focused as much on identifying stress as it did on managing it. This felt well-balanced, informative and not too scary; I know that sounds odd to many, but to people suffering from stress (like me), it’s important.” Female reader, aged 51
“The author seems to understand how important it is to offer readers practical help for the stress-related problems they face. It also helps that he’s a good writer who knows how to put over his thoughts in an accessible way.” Male reader, aged 55
“This felt comprehensive and informative. Excellent!” Female reader, aged 39
To Sum It Up:
‘A well-written comprehensive self-help book for people suffering with stress. A FINALIST and highly recommended!’ The Wishing Shelf Book Awards
October 7, 2023
I won a copy in a Goodreads giveaway.
This is a book of advice to reduce your stress. It offers actionable steps, such as: own a gun.
It also posits: "At some point in your life, you are likely to be involved with the legal or justice system... anything ranging from civil actions to criminal actions."
And at that point I realised I am not the paranoid target audience of this book and I stopped reading. It also talks about cryptocurrency, if that interests you. I have no interest in that.
I got about 30% deep I believe for I knew I wouldn't go on.
I think the target audience (whoever you are) will get some benefit from this book's actionable steps in various stress inducing scenarios. Two stars for that. Zero stars for me though.
This is a book of advice to reduce your stress. It offers actionable steps, such as: own a gun.
It also posits: "At some point in your life, you are likely to be involved with the legal or justice system... anything ranging from civil actions to criminal actions."
And at that point I realised I am not the paranoid target audience of this book and I stopped reading. It also talks about cryptocurrency, if that interests you. I have no interest in that.
I got about 30% deep I believe for I knew I wouldn't go on.
I think the target audience (whoever you are) will get some benefit from this book's actionable steps in various stress inducing scenarios. Two stars for that. Zero stars for me though.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
January 11, 2026
so helpful
I need a way to manage my spread. My stress and this book was super helpful. I was able to write down useful tips and advice to help manage my stress. This book gave me a lot of information to minimize my anxiety to stress, and I already feel so much better.
I need a way to manage my spread. My stress and this book was super helpful. I was able to write down useful tips and advice to help manage my stress. This book gave me a lot of information to minimize my anxiety to stress, and I already feel so much better.
March 1, 2025
A helpful guide with practical strategies to manage and reduce stress, making life easier and more balanced.
March 2, 2025
Reading this is really helpful
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