It’s Winter and Christmas is just a few days away.

It's natural for any one of us to have bad days.

New Year, New Me!

We all know that self-care is crucial when it comes to living a healthy and happy life. Yet, we often put a lot of effort and energy into our work, studies, and relationships, forgetting to look after our mental and physical well being. As a result, we become overworked and burnt out, and eventually, we get to the stage where we are unmotivated or just too tired.

There’s no way to escape hearing about Brexit. The current political situation is causing discomfort to those who hate uncertainty and suffer from stress. If only the mention of the word Brexit is sending your stress levels soaring, you are not alone. Anxiety, insomnia, panic attacks or stress have been some of the symptoms reported in relation to Brexit.

Certain everyday situations have the power to make us feel stressed. A massive traffic jam on the way to the airport, meeting deadlines at work or talking in public are good examples of common situations that can trigger our stress.

The festive season is a time of fun, over-indulgence, and making memories with friends and family. It is not surprising then that January may feel like a bucket of cold water for some. After all, it is a bit of change, isn’t it? How are you supposed to not get stressed about having an echoing bank account? A much rounder waist?

You may have been stressed for a few days, weeks, or even months. You are starting to think that there’s nothing you can do to feel better. The good news is that there are proven techniques to help you cope with stress. If you think therapy can’t help you, keep reading – this article is for you.

Deadlines, piles of laundry, interviews, traumas, and teenagers - what do they all have in common? Stress.

6 am, the alarm goes off as you roll out of bed. Shower, coffee, commute, work, and before you know it it’s 6 pm and you’re back home. Does the stress level rise when you walk out the front door in the morning, or when you walk back in later that day?

Most of us don’t realise the effect stress can take on you. It can affect all aspects of life - emotions, behaviours, thinking ability, and physical health. It tends to slowly creep up on us, and you get so usedto dealing with it that you don’t realise the effectit is taking.