Dr. Gary Sprouse Honored with National Indie Excellence® Award for Groundbreaking Stress-Relief Book
Chester, MD
The National Indie Excellence® Awards (NIEA), a long-standing leader in recognizing exceptional independently published books, is proud to announce the results of its 19th Annual competition. Highway to Your Happy Place: A Roadmap to Less Stress by Dr. Gary Sprouse (aka The Less Stress Doc) is a Winner in the Well Being Category.
Highway to Your Happy Place offers readers practical, evidence-based tools to manage stress, release guilt and regret, and create space for a more joyful, purpose-driven life. With the insight of a seasoned physician, Dr. Gary Sprouse shares powerful strategies like Realistic Optimism, the Worry Organizer and a four-step process for emotional freedom. The book resonates with both individuals and wellness professionals for its accessible tone, actionable guidance and lasting impact.
“I’m truly honored to receive this recognition from the National Indie Excellence Awards,” said Dr. Sprouse. “Highway to Your Happy Place was inspired by my own experience navigating intense stress and searching for a better way forward. The tools I developed helped me regain clarity and peace of mind, and I knew they could help others do the same. My goal when writing the book was to empower people to take back control of their lives, cut through emotional clutter and find their own version of a happy place, no matter what challenges they’re facing.”
Highway to Your Happy Place is available on Amazon.
https://www.amazon.com/Highway-Your-Happy-Place-Roadmap/dp/B0CH25H25V
Dr. Sprouse is available for interviews, workshops and speaking engagements. For more information, visit www.thelessstressdoc.com or email thelessstressdoc@gmail.com.
About NIEA
Open to recent English-language books in print, the NIEA honors titles from self-published authors and small to mid-sized presses across all genres. NIEA celebrates the physical book as a cornerstone of the publishing industry, recognizing excellence in both content and presentation. Since 2005, the awards have championed independent authors and publishers who produce high-quality books. Entries are evaluated by a panel of industry professionals—including publishers, authors, editors, and book designers—using a rigorous set of criteria.
Winners and Finalists are selected based on written content as well as the overall design, function, and informational quality of the publication. Each submission undergoes thorough individual review before jurors reach a consensus.
“Self-published, independent authors and small to midsize publishers continue to impress with strong entries across every genre. Final decisions made by our jurors often come down to the narrowest of margins when selecting a single Winner per category. The Team at NIEA are proud to stand behind each awardee as representatives of Excellence in their craft and the enduring value of books in print today,” said Doug Fogelson, NIEA President.
For more information, visit www.indieexcellence.com or contact support@indieexcellence.com.
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