Most of us are familiar with yoga and how it can be beneficial as a stress management tool (I have another video this in this series). But not many people know that yoga can also be used as a therapy to deal with psychological and emotional problems, including stress. Practiced by a specially qualified yoga therapist who tailors their approach according to your specific needs, abilities and goals. It is useful in reducing symptoms of anxiety, stress, depression PTSD and insomnia as well as promoting emotional regulation and resilience.In this interview, I am in conversation with integrative andyoga therapist Nicole Asghar who will explain how it works and how it can support you with your stress.Find out what stressors Nicole out and how she manages it.She also recommends a brilliant book which I absolutely devoured too. It really helps us understand how change is possible.Do like, share and comment. Sharing is caring: it may be just the right thing for someone. And, you might want to save it so you can watch it again and again.Useful InformationTricia's websites:www.yourempoweredself.co.uk (personal and including free resources)www.a-headforsuccess.co.uk (business)www.triciawoolfrey.com (general)Nicole's website:www.ourluminousminds.comLink for yoga therapy practice: https://drive.google.com/file/d/11kq2...Download for The 8 Limbs of Yoga:https://drive.google.com/file/d/18OK-...Book recommendation:The Plastic Mind. Helps you change how you think and feel. https://amzn.to/457hliM

Reflexology is an ancient healing modality which I am a huge fan of. In this latest in my series of How to Manage Stress, I am in conversation with gifted reflexologist Lisa Wand who will explain what it is, how it works and how it helps you manage your stress levels. I am a huge fan of reflexology but didn't know you could receive it through your hands and your ears as well as your feet. In this conversation you will also learn what you can do to apply a bit of reflexology to yourself to manage your in-the-moment stressors. Have you experienced reflexology? What is your preferred stress management technique? I would love to hear your own tips. Do please like, comment and share - you never know when this might land at just the right time for someone. If you haven't subscribed already, do that now so you are kept up to date with the latest videos to help you keep your stress under control. Enjoy. Useful Information: https://www.yourempoweredself.co.uk/ https://www.a-headforsuccess.co.uk/ https://www.reflexologywithlisawand.co.uk/ Book Recommendation: When The Body Says No https://amzn.to/4dbM2DE

There is a lot more understanding these days about narcissism. But less is understood about what it is like growing up with a narcissistic parent. In this episode I am conversation with Mariette Jansen who is a fellow therapist and author and who has direct experience of this issue. Find out how emotional abuse as a child affects them in later life. Learn how to spot whether you are dealing with a narcissist. And find out about her surprising super-power! Useful information: https://yourempoweredself.co.uk https://drdestress.co.uk/ Free e-book https://drdestress.wufoo.com/forms/mi747rh1nnwut2/ Book: https://amzn.to/3MIeVNg

ADHD (Attention Deficity and Hyperactivity Disorder) is a form of neuro-diversity that affects people in their day to day lives. In this latest in my How to Manage Stress interviews, I am in conversation with podcaster Michelle Ford who has relatively recently been diagnosed. For more information on this condition, you may want to read the article in my website (link below) Useful Information www.yourempoweredself.co.uk www.a-headforsuccess.co.uk www.twowomenchatting.com Book Lessons in Chemistry: https://amzn.to/3S7wFVq Book Delivered from Distraction: https://amzn.to/4f9oVvE Article: Coping with ADHD https://www.yourempoweredself.co.uk/coping-with-adhd/

Though we all breathe (I know, profound!), few of us breathe in a way that supports our feelings of wellbeing. Breakthwork can be used to calm us when we are stressed, invigorate us when we are depleted, improve productivity and balance us when we feel discombobulated. In this enjoyable conversation with the delightful Daisy Guy, we will be exploring how this works and four simple strategies that can help you in your life. Daisy suffers from time-blindness (a symptom of ADHD) and she will also give us her tip on how to manage this tricky trait. So, if you would like to learn some simple strategies that can help you feel better in minutes, you're in the right place. Useful Resources www.yourempoweredself.co.uk www.a-headforsuccess.co.uk www.daisyguytherapies.com Book Recommendation: https://amzn.to/4e0QIOG

It doesn't seem long ago that sorting your photos was a simple matter. But now, with our ability to take photos any time we want to, our smartphones have become a chaos of memories and information. What to do with them so you can enjoy your memories without stress? In this episode I am in conversation with Amanda Littlecott, a photo organiser who will give her some really useful tips to help you make sense of all the chaos so you can find what you want easily and enjoy them in a way that's right for you. She also shares her tips on how she manages her own daily stressor - managing her inbox. I think most of us can relate to both of these issues. So, get yourself comfortable, grab yourself a lovely hot drink to find out more. Useful Resources: Tricia Personal: www.yourempoweredself.co.uk Tricia Business: www.a-headforsuccess.co.uk Amanda: www.clearbubble.co.uk Click Up: https://clickup.com/ Photomyne: https://youtu.be/IMs7putl6tQ Google Photoscan: https://youtu.be/TKNhRRc9SIg Book: https://amzn.to/3wDM3kQ

Feng Shui is the Chinese art of arranging your space in order to achieve harmony and balance in your life. In this respect it is less a luxury and more of a tool for better living for more a more stress-free life. In this latest How to Manage Stress video, I am in conversation with feng shui consultant Rash Rattu to understand the basic principles and learning some simple techniques that can help your home be a place of calm in a turbulent world. Because it is such a broad subject, we are focusing mainly on the areas of health and relationships since it can be said that these have the biggest effect on your health. I do hope you enjoy it. To save it to your favourites. Like it, comment (especially if you have any thoughts on Rash's only life stressor) and share it with others. You never know when it might land at just the right time for someone. As always, if you have any questions, do let me know. Warmly Tricia Useful Resources Websites: www.yourempoweredself.co.uk www.a-headforsuccess.co.uk https://feelgoodfengshui.co.uk Book recommendation: https://amzn.to/3UzWa1T

The menopause has become somewhat of a bandwagon at the moment. But that doesn't diminish the fact that it is a debilitating condition for many women that affects them emotionally, physically and mentally. It can impact career, relationships, health and self-esteem. I am in conversation with Health Coach specialising in the menopause, Sally Sidani-Wilkinson to bust some myths around this condition and give practical tips to the sufferer, their families and also to people who employ them. Do watch this: it may help you see this condition in a different light and help you support either yourself if you are suffering, or someone you care about. Do like and share - you never know when it might land at just the right time for someone. Save it so that you can access it easily. And, if you haven't already, do subscribe so you can keep ahead of the Stress Management curve. I produce lots of content to help people from all walks of life manage their stress better. Useful Links: www.yourempoweredself.co.uk www.rebalancebysally.com List of Menopause Symptoms: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1LP9f1x-eh1b--A_T6oTrQbWM3iCky2G7/view?usp=sharing Quot:e "I don't fix my problems. I fix my thinking, then my problems fix themselves." Louise Hay Book: You Can Heal Your Life by Louise Hay

Talking about money with others can be hugely stressful, setting money boundaries even worse. What makes them so difficult? We explore this question in my conversation with money psychologist Fleur Iannazzo. Whether it's the thorny subject of splitting bills on a night out, asking for a loan to be repaid, how much to spend on gifts or getting someone to contribute more to household bills, nobody finds this easy. Do please like and share: you never know when it might land at just the right time for someone. And, if you haven't already, do subscribe. If you have any stress related subjects you'd like to hear about, do let me know. Useful Resources www.yourempoweredself.co.uk www.a-headforsuccess.co.uk www.wtf-money.com Book https://amzn.to/41li5Ni Useful article showing apps to help you split bills Do please use due diligence - check reviews and make sure they are right for you https://www.theguarantors.com/blog/renters/7-apps-to-help-you-split-bills-with-your-roommate-the-sane-way

Parent, partner, sibling, offspring, grandparent, carer, entrepreneur/careerist: it's hard to have it all. Yet, especially in this day and age, that's what we expect of ourselves. After all, social media, and the media in general, never tires of the subject or of the expectations that we "must" meet for ourselves and others. The comparison game has us reaching every higher: the impression that others are sailing through can exacerbate this endless striving, leaving us feeling exhausted, frustrated and even anxious. It can be relentless, causing us to feel not good enough, like we are failing. So we try harder, and harder, until something gives. What gives is either your expectations of yourself or your life, your health (mental and physical). Or perhaps your relationships or your job. In the worst case scenario, all of the above. In this episode of How to Manage Stress I am in conversation with mother, wife, daughter, sibling and award-winning entrepreneur Luna Williams about her struggles with juggling so many things and how she deals with it. Learn the art and reality of "having it all". And if you know someone who struggles with this, do like and share: you never know when it might land at just the right time for someone. If you haven't already, do subscribe - so you don't miss out on anything else that might help you live your life better. Resources: www.yourempoweredself.co.uk www.a-headforsuccess.co.uk www.the.thriveclub.com Books: https://amzn.to/4898WJU https://amzn.to/3Tiy78y

We are not the same every day. Like the cycles of life, we aren't meant to be yet we expect so much of ourselves that any variation on our perceived best is not only misunderstood but often criticised - mostly by ourselves. We are all, men and women alike, old and young, from every ethnicity and orientation, subject to the various cycles of life and of being. How we navigate these can have a huge impact on how stressed we are and can offer clues into how to manage stress more effectively. The various cycles relate to the 24 hour clock, the days of the week, the months of the year, the seasons and also our time of life. For women it will also relate to our menstrual cycle, the perimenopause and the menopause (and of course, men can experience the effects of these if their partner, sister, friend, or parent is suffering, as many women do), In this enlightening interview, with Inner Connection Coch Lizzy Kurtzer, we will learn more about these, how they affect us and what we can do so we work with them rather than against them. We will also demystify feminine and masculine energy which has nothing to do with whether you were born a man or a woman but everything to do with how stressed, productive, relaxed or compassionate you are. We all need a little of both: knowing when and how is an art-form. The aim of this interivew is for you to learn how to be more mindful about what cycle you are in and how to optimise your wellbeing through the changes. Enjoy! And do like and share: you never know when it will arrive at just the right time for someone. Oh, and if you haven't already, do subscribe. I put content here that are relevant to living life with more ease and less stress. Useful Resources: www.yourempoweredself.co.uk www.a-headforsuccess.co.uk www.innerconnectioncoach.co.uk/lizzy-kurtzer-life-coach The Book Recommended: Wild Power, by Alexandra Pope and Sjane Hugo Wurlitzer

Retirement is something many people look forward to. Often as a solution to everyday problems. A promise of freedom; of being your own boss at last; of getting up when YOU want to; of a permanent holiday free from responsibilities. But, as much as this may be appealing, there can be a huge downside: a loss of structure, identity and a change to relationships can take the shine off quicker than you think. Motivation can plummet and the dream of a happy retirement can turn into a Groundhog Day experience of daytime TV and your comfy pyjamas, leading to depression and poor health. In this interview with retirement coach Anne Cannings, we explore the highs and lows of retirement so you can navigate it with grace and ease, getting the most from this chapter in your life so that it fulfils your best hopes rather than be consumed by the question "is this it?". This interview will help you plan your future, your recalibrate the retirement you are in, depending on what you are on your journey. Useful Resources: www.yourempoweredself.co.uk www.a-headforsuccess.co.uk www.retirementlifeplan.com/retirement-resources Book Recommendation: Kindle version: https://amzn.to/3EKW68c Paperback version: https://amzn.to/3Lt6RiY

🍽️ Learn how to modify your staples to reduce stress and cultivate a healthier lifestyle. We'll divulge the secrets of increasing the calming neurotransmitter that your body craves, empowering you to create more balance in your life. 💆‍♀️ Discover the best anti-anxiety minerals and herbs that Mother Nature has to offer, providing you with a natural approach to support you through your life. 💤 Have you ever wondered what it means if you either fall asleep quickly or slowly under stress? You will learn how stress affects your ability to enjoy even simple pleasures like drinking alcohol or engaging in relaxing activities like yoga. 🌬️ We'll emphasize the importance of the right kind of breathing and how it can be a potent tool in managing stress. 🏃‍♂️ Lastly, we'll explore the significance of movement in stress reduction, showing you how incorporating physical activity into your daily routine can be a game-changer for your mental and emotional well-being. 🔔 Don't miss this engaging and educational video that will transform your understanding of stress and its impact on your body and mind. Hit the "Subscribe" button and join us on this incredible journey towards a more balanced and stress-free life! Remember to like and share this video with your friends and family to spread the knowledge! 💚 Useful resources: Me: General: www.triciawoolfrey.com Personal: www.yourempoweredself.co.uk Business: www.a-headforsuccess.co.uk Lisa: www.nutriology.co.uk Recommended books: Why Zebras don't get Ulcers https://amzn.to/3QnuEUY The Subtle Art of not Giving a F*ck https://amzn.to/47hNV04 and I found this that I thought you might like: The Subtle Art of not Giving a F*ck Journal https://amzn.to/3OAY1lf

Do you suffer from pain? And is it worse when you're stressed? Then you are in the right place. My guest today is Hannah Wilson who is a physiotherapy specialising in pain, and especially the mind-body connection - a subject I am hugely interested in in my own work. We discuss this link and also things you can do to reduce your pain. Useful links: www.yourempoweredself.co.uk www.a-headforsuccess.co.uk www.triciawoolfrey.com www.painreliefphysio.co.uk

What is integrity and what has it got to do with stress? In this episode of How to Manage Stress, I am in conversation with best selling author and coach Andrew Leedham. We discuss integrity and it's close cousin, authenticity. What is it that causes us not to be true to ourselves? That drags us away from who we are? What effect does that have on our relationship with ourselves and others. And on our stress of course. Useful links: www.triciawoolfrey.com www.yourempoweredself.com www.a-headforsuccess.com www.andrewleedham.com

Social media can be a boost to your mood and your success. But, all too often people can become a slave to it rather than have it be a resource to them. It can have a detrimental effect to productivity, mood and self-esteem. In this episode I am in conversation with business coach Susan Tomlinson who started off a sceptic, moved onto become a fan and then found herself being controlled by it until she decided to take things in hand. So how to tame the tiger that is social media? If you find yourself scrolling mindlessly and finding that you have lost time you couldn't afford, or you intended to cheer yourself up and you ended up wanting to self-medicate with a slice of cake or three, then the strategies shared here will certainly help you. Do listen right the way through - there is a powerful question towards the end that everyone needs to ask themselves to avoid being sucked into a scrolling binge. And there is also something about the unexpected gift that rationalising your social media can give you. There is something here for everyone, whether you are a business user or someone who just wants to connect with others. We would love to hear your comments about how you have been able to get a better handle on your social media, or perhaps detoxed completely. Do pease like, comment and share. You never know when it might land just at the right time for someone.

The stress of a cancer diagnosis is huge.  One in two people get cancer and the most common form of cancer is breast cancer.  

But did you know that men get breast cancer too?  In this episode I am in conversation with writer and director of comedy drama, Neil Ben, who was diagnosed in the midst of the pandemic.  Neil is a single dad, owns his own business and has had to navigate his cancer journey too:  is that enough stress for one person?    

Find out how he coped and what lessons you can learn from him.  This conversation is inspirational, funny and real.  And at the end we talk about how to know when you need to give up on something or when you need to power through.  Enjoy!  Do like and share:  this may land at just the right time to save someone's life.  And, as always, I'd love to see your comments.

Being a parent is one of the most stressful jobs in the world.  But not as stressful or complicated as parenting someone with an eating disorder.  I treat people with eating disorders and it is by far the most complicated and challenging condition I treat.  When it's your own child, and you are living with the consequences of the eating disorder, it takes the stress to a whole new level.  It requires a completely different type of parenting.  

In this video I am in conversation with Jenny Langley whose son had anorexia at the age of 12.  She is the author of books on the subject and a lead facilitator at The Maudsley Clinic.  She not only has personal experience on the subject but is hugely knowledgeable, highly respected and runs a carer's support group.  This is a must-see video for anyone who even suspects their child has an eating disorder, or for friends or family of carer's.  It is an eye-opener.  

Do subscribe if you haven't already and forward to anyone you think may benefit: this may land at just the right time for someone. In the meantime, here are some useful resources for you. The first two are my own websites where you can find out how I help people in their personal life and in their business life, with lots of useful articles to help you and each have a free download to provide you with some self-insight and tips to get you on track with your life.   

Useful Resources:

www.yourempoweredself.co.uk 

www.newmaudsleycarers-kent.co.uk 

Book:  Caring for a Loved One with an Eating Disrder 

Book:  I'm Not Sick, I Don't Need Help:  How to help someone with a mental illness accept treatment 

Ted Talk:  Laura Hill, Eating Disorders from the Inside Out

A health scare is bad enough at the best of times.  But when you find out that alcohol - something you enjoy too much of and too often, is the cause?  Denial almost killed my guest Angus Grady who speaks honestly about how an emergency visit to A&E resulted in a 3 week stay in hospital with a life-threatening case of artrial fibrilation.  This caused his abuse of alcohol.  This made him face the truth about his problem with alcohol.  It affected his business and his relationships. And of course his health.  

He has been sober now for 17 years and in this video he talks about how he achieved it and how he is a changed man - in the best of ways - because of it.  He was, as he puts it, given the gift of a new start and he wasn't going to waste it  This is a really honest, no holds barred interview from someone who had reached the bottom but made his way out.  

Do comment, like and share:  you never know who else might be in denial and whose life you might save by this inspiring story.  

Useful Information: 

www.yourempoweredself.co.uk 

www.a-headforsuccess.co.uk 

www.alcoholics-anonymous.org.uk

I don't need to tell you how hard depression is.  Left untreated, you can start to develop thoughts about suicide.  But it does seem to be a long-term solution to a short-term problem.  

Suffering in silence may seem like an option but that just makes it worse and drives the depression deeper.  If that's the case, what CAN you do to get your life back on track?  

In this episode I am in conversation with life coach, international public speaker, actress, and multi-award winning voice-vibration sound healer Judith Quin who has personal experience in this.  She had what she calls a "'blip" in 2016 and reveals what led her to that place and how she got herself out.  

This subject is too important to do anything other than listen carefully, absorb the important messages and to share with others.  Everybody is struggling with their private battles.  A smiling face is no evidence of all being well.  And an "I'm fine" is no indicator of things being fine at all.  Many put up a front and suffer in silence.  Be part of the solution.  Like and share.  You never know whose life it might save.  

Do subscribe if you haven't already and forward to anyone you think may benefit: this may land at just the right time for someone. In the meantime, here are some useful resources for you. The first two are my own websites where you can find out how I help people in their personal life and in their business life, with lots of useful articles to help you and each have a free download to provide you with some self-insight and tips to get you on track with your life.   

Useful resources: 

https://yourempoweredself.co.uk 

https://a-headforsuccess.co.uk 

https://yourwholevoice.com

Stay Alive App is helpful for sufferers and their loved ones:  https://www.prevent-suicide.org.uk/

 https://www.samaritans.org/