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…
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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…
Signs You’re Great At Handling Stress & Don’t Let It Get The Better Of You
Stress is part of life — there’s no getting around that. Whether it’s work deadlines, personal challenges, or just the daily grind, stress can hit us in all sorts of ways. The thing that really sets people apart is how they handle it. Some people let stress take over and spiral, while others seem to…