Beyond the Sabre-Toothed Tiger: Stress Management for the 21st Century
Beyond the Sabre-Toothed Tiger: Stress Management for the 21st Century
Modern Techniques to Tame Anxiety, Build Resilience, and Thrive in a Fast-Paced World

This book offers practical, research-backed strategies to help everyday people manage stress in today's high-pressure world. Drawing from mindfulness-based stress reduction (MBSR) and trauma-informed therapy, it provides accessible tools to cultivate calm and resilience.
Who's This Book For?
Adults experiencing stress in their personal or professional lives who want practical, non-clinical solutions to manage anxiety and improve well-being.
What's It About?
Feeling overwhelmed by modern life's demands? You're not alone. In Beyond the Sabre-Toothed Tiger, retired therapist Jan Haldane translates cutting-edge stress research into simple, actionable techniques anyone can use.
This practical guide helps you:
- Understand why your brain reacts to work emails like ancient threats
- Master mindfulness techniques adapted for busy schedules
- Build emotional resilience to handle life's ups and downs
- Create personalized stress-reduction habits that actually stick
- Transform anxiety into focused energy and clarity
No therapy couch required - just real-world solutions for real people. Whether you're juggling career pressures, family responsibilities, or just the constant ping of notifications, this book offers the tools to reclaim your calm and thrive in our fast-paced world.