My De-Stress Diary is the ideal practical guide to complement Dr. Annika’s first book, Take Stress from Chaos to Calm. Here, Dr. Annika provides readers with the space to grow as they overcome the challenges of stress and finding a peace of mind.My De-Stress Diary provides week-by-week tips for readers to introduce into their lives, teaching that even in life’s busiest moments, managing stress and finding happiness is possible. Asking questions along the way, My De-Stress Diary is a conversational piece that provides mentorship and support, but ultimately reminds readers that they are responsible for their own changes.

Dr. Annika’s book functions as a source of empowerment, teaching that the possibility for change begins with intention and a strong mindset. Readers are encouraged to express their intentions and reflections with each tip, thus – as Dr. Annika notes – they become the co-authors of the book. This notion is substantiated as the discussion of each tip provided by Dr. Annika occupies equal space on the page as the section for readers’ reflections.