Blog | Stress Specialist

Why working at 100% is not always the most productive way to work

How often do you hear people talk about giving 100%. Phrases like, "You either give 100% or don't give at all," or, "If you always give...

In a State!

When we talk about being in a state, we usually refer to our Emotional State. If someone is ‘in a state’ it suggests their emotions are...

Work-Life Balance - should we be aiming for it?

I remember years ago my go-to excuse for feeling rubbish was – Work-Life Balance. It wasn’t right (whatever right was) and it was making...

Stress Free Goal Setting

"Happy New Year" - one of the most common phrases uttered in the month of January. Friends, families, strangers, clients, colleagues -...

Watch what you watch

Have you watched the news recently? If you have, you may have noticed the amount of horror and destruction that you see on there. Or the...

The power of music

Music is essential to living, and it is ultimately unavoidable yet, as I’m sure you’ve experienced, music can be a hugely effective mood...

Am I stressed?

Spotting the signs of Stress - EARLY You know that feeling when you are starting with a cold….?? Most of us recognise those early warning...

What is Stress?

STRESSED IS DESSERTS SPELT BACKWARDS I fell in love with this quote a number of years ago – not least because I love anything sweet, but...

Sweet Dreams

It is well established that sleep is essential to our health – both physically and mentally. As you sleep, your body goes through...

Just Breathe

Did you know there are different types of breathing? As weird as that sounds, many people who are stressed or anxious breathe in a way...

How heavy is your Stress Bucket?

We all carry a metaphorical stress bucket that fills up with the various things that cause us stress and worry. The more that's in your...

Menopause & Stress

Menopause is a natural biological process that marks the end of a woman's reproductive years. It doesn't just hit you one day and then go...