Not all stress is bad for you, and there's no such thing as work-life balance, so how can you make sense of work-related stress. Listen to this episode to hear my views on it and see if it helps you think about work and life in a new way.

You can always email me at gin@ginlalli com if you want to #BeLike Harley and suggest a topic for me to make an episode on. 

here's a technique that I use in Solution Focused Therapy with clients that you might want to try yourself. It utilises the power of your imagination to direct your subconscious towards a positive future for yourself. 

Take note of how your body reacts to stress. Over a long period of time, this cannot be sustained so if you thought that mental illness was invisible - think again.

Feeling in control is good for you - don't let anyone tell you you're a control freak - correct them by saying you're a control enthusiast!

In this episode I explain how feeling in control reduces your anxiety and how you can regain that feeling by going for the easy wins before anything else - I'm off to do my meal prep now! 

If you've been listening to my podcast so far it will be no surprise to you that I place a lot of emphasis on sleep. If you struggle with your sleep here are plenty of tips to consider to help you sleep well - the easiest way to empty your stress bucket.

Read more on my blog about How To Nap Effectively 

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Your stress bucket does not need to be empty all the time. It's perfectly normal to feel sad, nervous and passionate too - you're only human after all. 

Whether you can demolish a packet of chocolate biscuits in 3 minutes or have 4 packets of monster munch in 1 sitting we've all know what it feels like to want to mindlessly eat. But why does this occur and how is it related to your stress levels? 

Imagine your brain is a business - what roles do the CEO, the Health & Safety Officer and the award-winning secretary have to play in making sure this business, your brain, works efficiently? In this episode, you'll find out what - and also how your subconscious can work 4 times harder than doing a maths test. 

Following on from last week's episode today I talk about what is happening with the stress bucket that makes some people sleep for 9 or 10 hours but wake up feeling exhausted. If this sounds like you then you'll want to listen to this episode. 

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Ever woken up in the middle of the night, your mind is racing, and you can't get back to sleep again? Or you're really tired and go to bed but as soon as your head hits the pillow you are wide awake? In this podcast, I explain what is happening and what you can do about it.