How can you manage holiday stress and anxiety effectively?   Start by setting realistic expectations, maintaining healthy boundaries, and recognising your emotional limits early. Many people experience increased holiday stress during December and January due to financial pressure, family conflict, grief, or social overload. You’re not alone, and there are practical, evidence-based strategies you can […]

Burnout vs depression, how do you tell them apart, and when should you be concerned? While they share many symptoms, they’re not the same. Understanding the key differences between burnout and depression is essential for finding the right support. In short: burnout is typically triggered by external stressors like work, while depression is a more […]

Why does being online all day make me feel so drained – even when I haven’t done much? You might be experiencing digital fatigue. It’s the mental exhaustion caused by constant exposure to digital devices and the never-ending stream of notifications, alerts, and screen-based multitasking. While it may not seem serious, digital fatigue can quietly […]

Why do I feel more stressed than usual with this ‘year-end stress’ as the year comes to an end?  It’s a common experience, as December approaches, many people report rising anxiety, emotional fatigue, and even burnout. This build-up of year-end stress happens for a number of reasons: pressure to wrap up tasks, social obligations, financial […]