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Healthy mind, healthy body

By Sarah Clark

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Talking it out

Sometimes things just get ‘too much' and it can be a real help to talk to somebody impartial if you're feeling stressed, run down, overwhelmed or you're experiencing any other negative emotions that can lead to physical problems.

If you think this would be useful, ask your GP for further advice. You can also look up counsellors online or in the Yellow Pages, but a GP referral may get you the help you need faster, and cheaper.

Stress management counsellors can help you to work out the underlying causes of your stress and will help you to see more clearly how it could be affecting you. The counsellor will help you to recognise the warning signs of stress, and show you ways of dealing with it - which could include relaxation methods and time management.

Life coaching

Sometimes, you already know what you need to do in order to sort your life out - but you just need a helping hand to see it. Life coaching is one method of getting your mind in order so that you can feel calmer and more focussed on the way forward.

A life coach can teach you techniques that will help you to boost your self esteem and look at the problems you experience in a more positive light. They can also help you to reach your goals by teaching you ways of breaking down a larger, seemingly unachievable goal into smaller, component parts. A good life coach doesn't tell you what to do - but helps you find the answers yourself and gives you mental tools to help you work things out for yourself.

This kind of coaching can be really helpful for people who feel overwhelmed, and can't see a way forward.