Goal

To manage stress effectively so that it doesn’t overwhelm you.

When you're stressed, it can be difficult to focus on making time for yourself. Resilient people use techniques to ensure stress does not overwhelm them. These include mindfulness, breathing exercises, visualisation and humour.

Try the following tip. Regular use will effect positive change in your habits. Before long, it will become second nature.

Challenge yourself

HOW Do something that takes dedication and effort. For example, undertake a mini detox, such as 30 days off alcohol, chocolate, social media or coffee, or regularly get up and do 20 minutes of exercise.

WHY

Challenges give you a sense of achievement. They help you grow, equip you with new skills and improve physical and mental wellbeing.