Regroup: How to Reset Your Mind to Unlock Hidden Energy, Enjoy Productive Peace, and Feel Like Yourself Again

5 Star Review

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Editorial Book Review:

By LD Clarke

Regroup arrives at a moment when many people feel mentally scattered and quietly exhausted, and that timing is part of what makes it matter. Barbara Gustavson doesn't promise a big change or a miracle fix. Instead, she gives you something more honest and often more helpful: a way to stop, start over, and reconnect with yourself without feeling bad or under pressure.

Reading this book is like having a calm conversation with someone who knows what it's like to be burned out. There is a sense of relief as you read the book, as if it is telling you to relax and listen to your own energy instead of fighting it. Gustavson keeps the reader interested by combining science with real-life examples. He does this by making hard-to-understand ideas about stress and the brain seem easy to understand and personal. You don't have to worry about being rushed or judged.

The central themes revolve around energy management, clarity, and self trust. The book doesn't focus on productivity for its own sake; instead, it says that balance and awareness naturally lead to productivity. These ideas go beyond work and career and speak to anyone who feels out of sync with their own rhythm or sense of purpose.

Gustavson’s writing style is warm, grounded, and clear. The structure moves smoothly between explanation, story, and practical reflection, which helps the ideas settle rather than overwhelm. She often uses simple metaphors to explain how the brain responds to stress, creating images that stick without feeling forced. Some readers who want rigid step by step systems may wish for more structure, but the open and flexible approach is part of the book’s strength.

Some memorable moments include thinking about how to go from managing time to being aware of energy, doing gentle exercises to clear your mind, and remembering that rest is not a reward but a need. The tone stays steady and caring the whole time. Regroup makes a quiet but lasting impression by the end of the book. This book doesn't push you forward hard; instead, it helps you find yourself again with clarity and peace. This book gives people who are feeling stretched too thin or out of sync a solid way to get back to feeling whole again.

About the Author 

Barbara Gustavson

Barbara Gustavson is a speaker, facilitator, and brain health educator who helps community leaders, caregivers, and professionals find their footing again when the weight of responsibility starts to take a toll. As the founder of Discover Next Step Consulting, she’s known for her calm, grounded presence and her ability to translate what’s happening in the brain under stress into practical, relatable tools leaders can use in real life.

Drawing from psychology and neuroscience, Barbara shares practical tools that support personal growth and help leaders think more clearly, manage their energy, and respond to stress in healthier ways.

Barbara is featured in USA Today and is the author of several books, including Bestselling book Regroup. At the heart of her work is the belief that effective leadership isn’t about pushing harder, but about understanding how to work with your brain - especially during seasons that demand more than usual.