Social situations can be overwhelming, especially when anxiety starts to creep in. Whether it’s a work event, a family gathering, or even a simple meet-up with friends, it’s easy to get caught up in your head and spiral into overthinking. The ‘what ifs’ start flooding in: What if I say something silly? What if they…
Stress
The Hidden Stress Of Always Being “On” And How To Break Free
We live in a world where it feels like you can never truly switch off. Whether it’s work emails pinging at all hours, social media demanding your attention, or just the general expectation that you always need to be available or productive, it’s easy to get caught in the cycle of being constantly “on.” And…
12 Ways Your Morning Routine Is Seriously Stressing You Out
Everyone insists that the secret to a successful day is a great morning routine. Sure, it sounds super appealing—waking up early, having everything planned out, feeling on top of the world. But for a lot of people, morning routines can end up being just another source of stress. Maybe you’re setting alarms too early, overloading…
Why Feeling Stressed At Work Doesn’t Mean You’re Not Good At Your Job
Work stress is a part of life, unfortunately, and that’s true no matter what position you hold. Everyone has felt it at some point—whether it’s a tight deadline, a heavy workload, or a challenging colleague. The thing is, just because you’re stressed doesn’t mean you’re failing or not good at your job. In fact, stress…
How To Manage Stress When Your To-Do List Never Ends
Having an endless to-do list that seems to grow faster than you can cross things off can be demoralising and overwhelming. It’s like every time you get one task done, two more pop up to take its place. Between work, home life, social obligations, and personal goals, it’s no wonder stress starts creeping in. It…
10 Tiny Habits That Will Boost Your Resilience To Stress
Stress is unavoidable, but how you handle it can make all the difference. Building resilience doesn’t require big lifestyle changes, thankfully — it’s actually the small, consistent habits that can help you get through the tough stuff in life more easily. Of course, developing strategies to tackle stress takes time and effort, and it can…
Simple Ways To Release Anxiety That’s Stored In Your Body
If you’ve ever experienced anxiety, you know it can be more than just a feeling. It can also get physically trapped in your body, manifesting in tight muscles, shallow breathing, and tense posture (just to name a few effects). That kind of physical stress can affect your overall health, making it hard to relax and…
Little-Known Stress Responses You Probably Don’t Even Realise You Have
Stress affects you in ways that can be so subtle, you might not even notice it’s happening at first. Plus, sometimes you’re so used to certain reactions that we don’t even realise they’re connected to stress. We just go about our days feeling anxious, irritable, or just not quite right, and we come to accept…
How To Stop Using Stress As A Motivator Without Losing Your Drive
Have you ever noticed how productive you become the night before a deadline? Or how you suddenly find the energy to clean your entire flat when your parents announce they’re popping round? Many of us have come to rely on stress as our primary motivator—the adrenaline rush that finally gets us moving. While stress can…
Things People Who’ve Never Had A Real Break Think Are Normal
For a lot of people, the idea of truly stepping away from work or responsibilities feels more like a luxury than a necessity. If you’ve never had a real break—a proper time to rest, recharge, and truly switch off—you might think certain things are just a normal part of life. But the truth is, living…
