Three small fixes to tackle the stress

Before going into a difficult situation or potentially stressful meeting, pause and focus momentarily on your breathing. Inhale for a count of three and exhale for six. Even one or two breaths will help calm the mind.

Start a journal, spending a few minutes three or four times every week writing down your thoughts and feelings. There is strong evidence for the positive impact of expressive writing on mental and physical well-being.

Take a break in nature. Switch off by consciously listening to surrounding sounds such as birdsong, water, the wind in the trees or the sound of crisp leaves underfoot.