Train your brain Feeling overwhelmed or anxious can make your heart race, tighten your chest, and send your thoughts spiralling. In those moments, your body acts like you’re in danger – even when you’re not. That’s where the power of the breath comes in. How deep breathing calms anxiety is both simple and effective;...
Anticipatory Anxiety Feeling stressed? It is a normal necessary part of life. You can’t find your car keys, get stuck in traffic, or wait for an important call or text. Will cause some stress but usually manageable and will easily decline. If you are going through ‘something’ (e.g divorce, redundancy, bereavement etc) stress...
Anxiety feels horrible. It can be mentally and physically all consuming. You may not want to show others your anxiety, so you desperately try to hide your feelings or shut them down. Brave face it – which can feel even worse. So an obvious solution would be to avoid situations that cause you to feel...
Anxiety, can invade your thoughts and ultimately disrupt your life, often uninvited and certainly not welcome. But It’s essential to be aware of the signs that may indicate the presence of anxiety. What are the 5 signs you have anxiety? Here are the 5 signs you have anxiety and some practical tips on how to...
Coping strategies for anxiety How do you stop being so anxious? Anxiety is one of the feelings you can have when experiencing a real or perceived threat. It is a natural survival response to keep you safe. Its purpose is to keep you alive. But what if you feel anxious when your life isn’t in...
What is change? Can’t cope with change? there has been a lot going on recently. Change happens all the time. Positive stuff like a pay rise or calling an old friend. Or painful – a bereavement, a relationship split, or being made redundant. It challenges how you think, work, the quality of your relationships, and...