Make your stress response work in your favor

Stress is a useful warning sign that we may be pushing it too far. It is important to learn to recognize and respond to it.

• Becoming aware of what triggers a stress response can help us avoid or deal with them.
• Look after your body physically to build resilience to stress. Eating sensibly, sleeping well and taking regular breaks can help our bodies function better.
• Make healthy changes to your routine. If certain people cause us to feel uncomfortable, perhaps reduce the amount of time we see them.