The Amygdala Hijack: Staying out of the danger zone We are experiencing  stress more than ever. A global pandemic, followed by an ongoing war in Ukraine,  instability in the UK government and  the rise in the cost of living are giving  many individuals and families immense challenges. While we all know that a certain amount

And Who is Responsible for Employees’ Stress Levels? Many years ago, before my career moved into managing stress, I worked for a large corporate company. I want to tell you about one of my colleagues there. Let’s call her … Jane. The Stress at Work Now Jane was well-liked, diligent in her work and very

As stress consultants we talk about the ‘stress bucket’ a lot with our clients. Metaphorical ‘stress bucket’ that is. Just imagine that you carry around a bucket which slowly fills up every time that you experience a stressful situation. Maybe you are worrying about something or have other pressures such as financial problems, relationship problems,

Our brain is a fascinating and complex organ. Scientists have yet to understand the full workings of the brain, but thanks to modern neuroscience, they are discovering more and more intriguing facts about the way it functions. And this includes a growing understanding of the role of thoughts in supporting our mental well-being. It is

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