What do you do if your stress levels are overwhelming and you need support?

- Identify triggers - Stay away from negativity - If job role is causing stress, talk to your Line Manager & HR - Its also advisable to seek professional help, talking to a trained counselor can work wonders. - Manage time better, do not squeeze in multiple activities and overload yourself. - Play a sport - Take a break from work, go where your mind wants you to go, objective should be to relax & rejuvenate.

Les signes du stress sont différents et à intensité différentes selon les personnes. Il est donc important de repérer quels sont vos signes spécifiques lorsque vous êtes stressé. Ils peuvent être divers et variés. Au niveau physique : - troubles du sommeil - troubles digestifs - maux de tête - douleurs dorsales - troubles de l'alimentation - perte ou prise de poids... Au niveau mental : - difficultés de concentration - troubles de la mémoire - difficultés à se repérer - apparition d'anxiété...

If stress becomes overwhelming, seek support from trusted friends, family, or colleagues. Consider professional help through therapy or counseling to develop coping strategies. Practice relaxation techniques like deep breathing, meditation, or yoga. Prioritize self-care activities such as exercise, adequate sleep, and healthy eating habits. Limit exposure to stress triggers and engage in hobbies or activities that bring joy. Remember, it's essential to reach out and seek help when needed.

I'll also add to watch out for things that you don't normally do or feel. In other words, you're noticing differences in how you would normally think, act and behave. Thinking things such as "this is just not me" or "I'm not doing this as well as I normally do." Take notice of these things as early signs you need to help yourself and manage that stress.

Il est essentiel de déterminer quelles sont les causes de votre stress, et de pouvoir observer si ce sont des déclencheurs sur lesquels vous avez une possibilité d'action. Vous ne pouvez agir que sur ce qui dépend de vous.

I encourage my clients to keep a stress diary for at least a couple of weeks. This is to take a little time out to take note of what's going on that is making you feel stressed. No judgement or action plan just noting stuff down. Often when you're stressed it can feel impossible to work out what to do. This is when you need to take a pause and get some perspective on what's happening and identify those stressors that are impacting you.

Une fois les causes et les conséquences déterminées, vous avez ensuite la possibilité de choisir comment agir dessus. Vous pouvez vous faire accompagner par un professionnel : psychologue, sophrologue, hypnotherapeute, coach, thérapeute... Les possibilités sont nombreuses Il existe également des outils de relaxation et de respiration qui peuvent vous aider et vous soutenir, tels que la cohérence cardiaque, la pleine conscience, la relaxation progressive de Jacobson...

It is not weak to ask for help. Let me say that again. It is not weak to ask for help. It is brave, courageous and needed to get yourself back on track. We ALL feel stressed from to time to time. It's just people get good at hiding it and pretending all is OK. Help and support is out there so be kind to yourself and reach out.

Sometimes, the most productive thing you can do is rest. When you are extremely busy and work and life is pulling you in all sorts of directions it can feel laughable to take a rest. But this is what you NEED to do. Even five minutes a day to properly rest and recharge will do you good. We are not designed to be in full-on stress mode for long periods of time. We have an amazing rest and repost parasympathic nervous system to bring us back to balance, so let it do its job and take 5 mins a day to rest. TIP: turn off your phone. Go some place where you'll be unlikely to be interrupted and say to yourself all you need to do right now for the next 5 mins is REST.