Stress can be caused by a variety of factors, such as work, relationships, financial issues, and even the environment. It is important to recognize the signs of stress in order to take steps to manage it.

Common signs of stress include feeling overwhelmed, irritability, difficulty concentrating, and physical symptoms such as headaches, fatigue, and muscle tension. There are many ways to manage stress.

One of the most important is to identify the sources of stress in your life and take steps to reduce or eliminate them. This may involve making lifestyle changes such as getting more sleep, exercising regularly, and eating a healthy diet. It is also important to take time for yourself to relax and do activities that you enjoy.

Another way to manage stress is to practice relaxation techniques such as deep breathing, progressive muscle relaxation, and mindfulness meditation. These techniques can help you to become more aware of your body and mind and to reduce the physical and emotional symptoms of stress. While I encourage those and can help you practice them in session – I passionately believe in following your individual process and the way of being to help me suggest how to incorporate these strategies in a way that is going to be natural and easy for you – rather than it feel like another item on your long ‘To Do List’.

Finally, it is important to reach out for help if you are feeling constantly stressed and overwhelmed. Initially talking to a trusted friend or a family member may help as they may offer insights you might not have been aware of. Working therapeutically with stress means both: 1) providing you with a non-judgmental space to express and explore the sources and effects of your stress as well as 2) helping you create your personalised new way of thinking and behaving that will reduce the stress and its impacts in your life. As with other issues, my highlight is on personalised as following client’s process means not blindly following a certain technique or approach but instead: co-creating strategies that will be yours, devised from your lifestyle and preferences so that they feel compelling to actually practice and incorporate into your daily life.