04/11/2026
Relax... it's stress awareness day. 🧘
Stress is a significant factor when it comes to our overall health and wellbeing, and managing your stress is equally important as taking care of your physical health.
Here's our quick tips on managing stress in your daily life.
✅ Talk to someone - if you feel like stress is starting to take over, reach out - help is available.
✅ Move your body - physical activity can help your body manage stress by preparing it to handle stress hormones.
✅ Break it down - divide large tasks into smaller, more manageable steps to make them feel less overwhelming.
✅ Remember to breathe - when you're in a hot moment, try some controlled breathing. Inhale for 4 seconds, hold for 7, and exhale for 8, repeating the cycle to calm your nervous system.
✅ Take the time to write down your thoughts before bed. This can help to get things off your mind for the moment, preventing rumination interrupting sleep.
For further advice, visit the mental health support for men web page on the Durham County Council website.
👉 https://www.durham.gov.uk/adultmentalhealthsupport
Remember, stress won't dissapear overnight - small changes everyday will add up to a big difference overall.
