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Everyone has negative thoughts sometimes. This is completely natural, and another way that anxiety ensures we stay safe.

Historically, continual exposure to immediate threats to our lives (such as hungry tigers)  led humans to evolve with a heightened sensitivity towards negative situations. Understanding this evolutionary background helps to explain why we are predisposed to focus on negative events even today.

Stress and anxiety are two very common emotional responses that impact everyone to some degree. While they may feel similar at times, it's helpful to understand the differences so you are able to manage them both effectively.

Here we learn about the differences between stress and anxiety and look at different types of anxiety disorders. 

If you are reading this then I am guessing you, or someone you know, may be procrastinating and stuck in a rut right now. You are not alone as up...

There are many short term solutions to feel less anxious in the moment, however, if you want to feel less anxious for good, you will also need to incorporate some additional long term strategies.

Read my top tips on how to feel less anxious here 

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.

Breathing techniques help with anxiety because they speak to your nervous system in a language it understands. A longer out breath stimulates the vagus nerve, slows your heart rate and shifts your body out of fight or flight. UK anxiety specialist and therapist Jennifer Roblin explains how breathing actually works, why it sometimes feels harder than it should, and eight techniques to calm your mind and body in minutes. You will also find out why deep change goes beyond breath alone.

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.