30/01/2026
I'm a stress management expert so sometimes people think that my work is all about a stress free life, that stress is something to be fixed and abolished
But in actual fact stress is a part of being human, it's a survival response that kicks in when we're feeling under threat
Those threats differ for everyone for some it might be the fear of new social situations, pressure at work, family responsibilities, caring for parents, financial pressure, rejection, embarrassment, failure...the list goes on and on and on.
To feel stressed in response to a stressful situation= normal!
But don't get me wrong there are times when stress becomes too heavy a load to carry
When we don't know how to handle our stress in a way that works for us, it can have real implications on our life, impacting our mental and physical health, relationships, sleep, confidence, family life, work, burnout .
It's about acknowledging life can be stressful but knowing you can handle it!