Whilst widening our understanding of stress, how it affects and what it means, Sarah Sutton also shows how stress can be harnessed as a positive force for change.

1 in 5 people in the UKreport that they are badly affected by stress. We often think of stress as something negative, as a collection of feelings we have when we are under pressure. However, stress can also be a positive influence, enabling us to ‘go the extra mile’ to achieve our potential.

Here, Sarah Sutton widens our understanding of stress and:

• Encourages us to recognise how we react to it.
• Offers techniques for immediate relief so we can learn new ways to react to the pressures in our lives.
• Identifies the sources of stress.
• Outlines the importance of maintaining good health and well being, whilst demonstrating positive approaches to handling pressure