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Burnout is an intense feeling of emotional, mental and physical exhaustion. It is often thought of as a “workplace” challenge and it can significantly affect our mental health and our ability to perform everyday tasks. Left unaddressed, burnout may also lead to further challenges, such as depression anxiety, or a mental health breakdown.

When we are in an anxious state, our sympathetic nervous system is triggered and our breathing becomes shallow and rapid. This is known as our fight or flight response. We breathe into the top of our chest, and while this breathing may be helpful if we need to run away from danger immediately, it does not serve us on a day to day basis.

Prolonged shallow over-breathing, or hyperventilation, can exacerbate the feelings of anxiety and even lead to a panic attack.

It's not unusual for children to feel anxious when they are heading back to school or starting a new school. This can be a worrying time for both parent and child.  Here we share some top tips and strategies to help you support your child during this challenging time.

Exam results day is the culmination of years of studying and the outcome may determine the next stage of life. Some anxiety is to be expected however this article provides healthy strategies for managing anxiety and adopting a positive growth mindset during this stressful time.

Many people turn to alcohol as a means to cope with their anxiety, but alcohol can actually exacerbate anxiety symptoms in the long run. A couple of drinks may help you relax at the end of a stressful day, however too much alcohol will have a detrimental impact on your mental health.

Alcohol causes chemical changes in your brain. The brain then has to readjust as the alcohol wears off and when it's metabolised within your body.

Anxiety can seem complicated if you have not struggled with it yourself and my clients often explain how their partners don’t understand what they are going through.

This article explains how to support your partner with their anxiety and include lots of top tips and techniques to try together.

Anxiety is a feeling of being worried, tense or afraid about something that is about to happen or  we think could happen in the future. Anxiety is a natural response when we perceive that we are under threat. Anxiety is no longer helpful when it begins to have a major impact on our lives. Read more about anxiety here

I was recently asked if journaling can help with anxiety? Yes! I often recommend journaling to my anxious clients and they are surprised how much writing out their own thoughts can help them. Journaling provides an opportunity for self reflection and discovery, allowing us to become more aware of our anxious thoughts.

Read more about journaling for anxiety here.