When life become too much, and I need to do something immediately to help myself emotionally regulate, this is the book I will turn to for guidance. Dr. Caroline Leaf, author of Help in a Hurry, is a communication pathologist, audiologist and clinical neuroscientist specializing in research in psychoneurobiology. In this book, she offers advice on how to manage emotions in the moment of overwhelm. I loved that the table of contents lists very specific feelings of overwhelm, such as, "Help, Everything is Going Wrong!" and "Help, My Brain Won't Shut Up!" With each chapter, she compassionately understands the feelings accompanying each concern and offers specific steps to quiet the negative reaction. Her approach is grounded in the mind-brain-body science and focuses on building good habits that will last a lifetime.

I turned to this book multiple times already and felt her guides were helpful with calming me, which then allowed me to make better decisions on how to move forward with the challenging situation. As she stated in her book, it will take time and practice to develop these habits. I will continue to use this book as part of my toolkit when I am feeling that life is overwhelming. This book was easy to understand, the chapters are easy to navigate, and the solutions are beneficial for quieting my overactive brain. Thank you to Baker Publishing Group, NetGalley, and Dr. Caroline Leaf for the opportunity to read and review this book.