Dealing with Stress

Practical techniques for managing stress including breathing exercises, physical activity and lifestyle changes. Our articles examine both immediate relief methods and longer term approaches to reducing stress levels.

Colour Co-Ordination to Help Reduce Stress Levels

How the colours in your home affect your mood and stress levels, and which ones actually help you relax.

Creative Ways to Help You Wind Down

Try creative activities like playing music or painting to relieve stress and keep your mind engaged while unwinding.

Deep Breathing Exercises to Wind Down

Simple breathing exercises can help calm your mind and reduce stress during your busy day.

Everyday Meditation to Control Stress

A simple daily meditation practise can help calm your mind, lower stress levels, and improve your overall wellbeing.

Exercising to Help Combat Stress

How regular exercise and better eating habits can lower your stress levels and improve your mental health.

Stress and Medication

How medication fits into stress management and why doctors avoid it as a first resort.

Stress Therapies

Alternative therapies like acupuncture, massage and yoga have been used for thousands of years to manage stress without relying on medication.

Talking Things Over

Poor communication in relationships and with loved ones is one of the biggest causes of stress and can damage your mental health.

The Right Music for the Right Mood

Match your mood to the right music, from calming ambient sounds to help you unwind and sleep better.

Understanding and Dealing with Stressors

Identify what causes your stress at work and home, then take action before it builds up and damages your health.

What Is the Relaxation Response

The Relaxation Response is a simple technique that calms your nervous system and counteracts the stress of fight-or-flight reactions.

Why Alcohol Does Not Aid Relaxation

Alcohol doesn't actually relax you, it just numbs your stress while making sleep worse and delaying real relief.