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I think we all have an expectation for where we will be when we "grow up", the house, the kids, the career, the money, maybe the car, the holiday, where we will live etc. But no one ever asks us are we happy with that life? A few years ago i had the career, the lifestyle others would have killed for, i loved it but i don't actually think i was happy. I was just surviving, and guess what i burnout, badly. I had a choice, stay where i was, and try to get my health in better pla

In fact on the outside it can look like everything is ok. They are working. Getting things done. Looking after other people. People rely on them. But underneath, they are feeling: constantly switched on exhausted but unable to switch off overthinking everything second guessing decisions struggling to concentrate feeling overwhelmed by little things more irritable than they'd like struggling with sleep noticing changes in breathing feeling tense, restless or constantly on edg

You've spent months preparing for the Great North Run 2026. Your attention has been on training, nutrition, getting enough sleep, avoiding injury and making it to the start line feeling ready. The races day arrives, you make it to the end and you celebrate. But what happens after the race? When we think of rest and recovery we naturally think of physical rest: *rest your legs *stretch *eat *hydrate *get some sleep Yes physically recovery matters, but its not just about your

Feeling overwhelmed, stressed and unable to switch off? Learn how the overwhelm loop develops and practical ways to release pressure, think clearly and recover properly. Have you ever had one of those days where you've got loads to do, but the more pressure you feel, the harder it becomes to actually get anything done? You're struggling to think straight, you put things off, you feel frustrated with yourself, then you get into bed exhausted but your brain is still going. This

How to Manage Stress at Work Workplace stress can build quietly: poor sleep, constant mental pressure, irritability and difficulty switching off. The aim is not to eliminate every stressful moment, but to change how your body and mind respond under pressure. Three practical ways to reset 1. Slow your breathing: make your exhale slightly longer than your inhale for a few minutes. 2. Notice early signals: tense shoulders, shallow breathing or racing thoughts are useful prompts

Most professionals don’t realise how much their breathing patterns influence how they feel and perform, day to day. Stress, reduced focus, low energy, and poor sleep are often treated as separate challenges. In reality, they are closely connected through one key system: your breathing. The Link between Stress and Breathing A faster, shallow breathing pattern tells your brain there is a threat. In response, your body releases adrenaline and cortisol, activating a stress respon