Prolonged stress can leave sufferers numb and frozen. And one of the most damaging consequences of this is that it can stop people from reaching out for help. So even though you might pride yourself on an open door policy and a willingness to share problems...
If you have ever felt your throat constricting or your stomach tied up in knots, you’ll know that stress isn’t, in fact, an abstract emotional problem. It takes an obvious and significant toll on your physical state, too.
Sadly, from work pressure through to enforced isolation, we are currently faced with what seems like a relentless barrage of potential stressors and anxiety triggers. With all of this in the background, you’d be forgiven for thinking that sustained, harmful...
What we should be doing and what we actually do are sometimes two very different things. This is especially true when it comes to stress management. Most of us have a pretty good general idea that if we pay attention to our wellbeing (e.g. eating properly,...
If the last year has been relentless on the work front and you are struggling to stay calm and centred, you are certainly not struggling alone. After all, we’ve had to adjust to new ways of working, almost overnight. Lots of us have seen our to-do lists get...
Lots of dog lovers will be familiar with this scenario. You are out with the dog for your evening stroll. Suddenly, a volley of fireworks goes off from a nearby garden. Your dog is visibly upset and starts physically shaking. It’s all pretty distressing. But...