Stress Archives

Why is stress so infectious?

Dean Griffiths, founder of Energy Fusion, which simplifies the science of wellbeing, explains why humans mirror emotions

Psychologies

13 August 201718 February 2022

Career

How to be calm and happy at work

Negativity and professional pressure are contagious – but it is possible to find calm in the eye of the storm, and even spread happy vibes, reveals Suzy Bashford

Psychologies

10 August 201718 February 2022

Emotional wellbeing

The 3 guiding principles of yoga

Experts, Divya Kohli and Zephyr Wildman, identify the cornerstones of a successful yoga practice, as the novice begins the journey towards the release of stress, transformation and enlightenment

Psychologies

4 August 201718 February 2022

Emotional wellbeing

A toolkit for calm

With everyday stress levels rising, having a toolkit for calm in our lives could be the key to our happiness

Psychologies

19 June 201718 February 2022

Emotional wellbeing

Aevi: champions of self-care

We meet Natalie Viklund and Marie Hansen, friends and founders of Aevi – a beauty and wellness brand that champions self-care

Psychologies

5 June 201718 February 2022

Emotional wellbeing

How living near birds boosts mental health

Could living near birds help your mental health?

Psychologies

5 June 201718 February 2022

How living near birds boosts mental health

Emotional wellbeing

Psychologies new book Real Calm is out now

Is stress running your life? You’re not alone. In a world driven by ever-changing technology, economic uncertainty and mounting personal responsibilities, stress affects virtually all of us. But is it possible to achieve a state of calm amidst the tumult of live? Psychologies’ new book ‘Real Calm’ shows you how…

Psychologies

24 May 201718 February 2022

Emotional wellbeing

Can living more in the present moment improve health and wellbeing?

Anne Thorn shares key tips for living in peace with life, learned from health and wellbeing guru, Sandy C. Newbigging

Psychologies

18 April 201718 February 2022

Can living more in the present moment improve health and wellbeing?

Career

New job worries: will I fail?

Our agony aunt Mary Fenwick offers a new perspective on whatever is troubling you

Psychologies

27 February 201718 February 2022

Emotional wellbeing

How yoga helps teenagers cope with stress and anxiety

Robin Watkins-Davis, one of the world’s youngest qualified yoga instructors, talks about how yoga and meditation can benefit teenagers

Ellen Tout

25 February 201718 February 2022

How yoga helps teenagers cope with stress and anxiety

I thought my stress was all in my head — until I noticed I was holding my breath all day long

If you’ve ever been told to ‘just relax’ and found it impossible, the missing piece may not be mindset — but muscle tension, breath and the way your body is holding stress. Discover these ways to calm your body You might think your stress lives in your thoughts. In the email you can’t quite word […]

I can’t stop worrying about the news: 10 ways to stop spiralling and manage anxiety

With global tensions in the news — like the US strikes on Iran — it’s easy to feel overwhelmed by anxiety. The constant flow of negative headlines can leave us stuck in a cycle of worry, unable to focus on anything else. So, how can we regain control and manage anxiety? Award-winning coach Kim Morgan, […]

Why men shut down their emotions — and how their relationships pay the price

Emotional suppression in men often shows up as stress, irritability and distance — reshaping connection long before anyone even realises When emotions aren’t recognised, they don’t disappear. They leak. Unprocessed stress and emotional overload quietly spill into relationships, shaping their tone, closeness and communication — and not for the better. You might think you’re being […]

‘I can’t tell her how I feel’: It’s not your fault if you struggle to express emotions

Often we aren’t emotionally disconnected because we lack depth. We feel unseen because no one ever taught us how to put our inner world into words. If you struggle to express emotions you’re not alone — and you’re not emotionally deficient. As men, frequently we grow up learning that our value lies in what we […]