Emotional stress is what we experience when we are feeling very worried about a specific problem in life, or lots of problems all together.
It’s very normal and natural to feel stressed sometimes and a small amount of stress can even be helpful. It might mean that you take action to look for solutions to a problem, or it might give you a bit of extra adrenaline so that you meet a deadline, for example.
We see stress as more of a problem when it’s something that feels constant, or when you start to feel stressed more often than you do relaxed.
When this happens, you may start to see other physical symptoms too such as a tummy upset, headaches, or difficulty sleeping. You might also start to feel helpless or hopeless, as if there will never be a solution to the stress. Again, this is very normal, but it can feel scary in the moment.
There are lots of things that we can do to try to relieve some stress in our lives.
You can pick n mix from any of the stress-busting exercises and activities below to try to relieve some of that pressure you may be feeling. Find what works for you and practice as often as you feel able to
