In today’s ‘Guru’s Blog’ I explore whether meditation can really help with our stress management

Positively Stressed?

Stress gets a bad press, doesn't it? Well not always, but, yes, we often view it in the negative. What are the positive benefits of the stress response? Read here...

Chronic Stress and Maladaptive coping

How do you cope with stress? Do you slip into more negative coping strategies or do you adopt healthier and more positive coping strategies? Find out what Maladaptive Coping is all about.

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A word to the worriers

Are you a worrier? If so, this blog will help you on your way to challening this draining habit.

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Top 10 Tips for reducing your Tipple

In todays blog Dave Algeo, Stress(ed) Guru, shares 10 tips to help you regain control over your excessive alcohol consumption.

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Is Alcohol your chief stress management tool?

Do you find yourself struggling to relax, switch off or cope with the demands of work and life? Are you finding yourself turning to alcohol as your chief stress management tool? If so, then you need to read this blog.

Stress Management Lessons from Prison Officers

In today’s blog I share some key insights I picked up when working with a group of Prison Officers. It’s a challenging role and I identified some key factors helping them cope with the stresses and strains of the job

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Writer's Block - editing

In part Eight of my Writer’s Block series I outline the editing Process and the importance of keeping it separate from the other stages of writing

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Writer's Block - the writing process

In today’s blog I outline the stages in the writing process. It is vital to stick to carrying out one stage at aa time otherwise you can find yourself succumbing to overwhelm.