Have you been feeling stressed lately? You’re far from alone. So many of us struggle with the pressures from stress on a daily basis. If so, then there’s a lot of different steps that you can take to combat the issue. Let’s take a look at the best possibilities to manage your stress that you may not have considered before. 

You might feel as though you have tried all the activities that could help with your stress already over the years, but there’s likely some possibilities that you have completely overlooked. Take golf as an example. Golf is great for stress because it means that you can get out in the open and enjoy nature all the while enjoying a game that gets your blood pumping, while helping you to release tension at the same time. You might think that golf is an expensive possibility to explore to cope with stress. You dont have to spend a fortune, look into second hand golf clubs and other equipment to get you started.

You know that feeling when your home just feels off? Maybe it's the clutter. Maybe it's the lighting. Maybe it's just that everything feels a bit too loud, even when it's quiet. It’s worth looking at how your space is affecting your stress levels. Try introducing real plants, not just because they look nice (they do), but because they actually make the air better to breathe. Go for something low effort if you're not a plant person- snake plants or peace lilies pretty much thrive on neglect. Even one or two in the right corners can shift the mood of a room. And if you’ve got outdoor space, make it somewhere you actually want to be. Not just mown grass and a rusty chair. Add a comfy seat, some solar lights, maybe even a little herb garden you can pick from while you make tea. Fresh air and natural light are free stress-busters. You just need a reason to be out there.

Let’s be honest, most of us eat whatever’s easy when we’re stressed and then feel worse after. This isn’t about cutting out everything you love or living on smoothies. It’s more about noticing what makes you feel sluggish versus what gives you real energy. Try this for a week: whenever you eat, check in an hour later. Do you feel steady and fuelled or crashy and irritable? That little habit can tell you a lot more than any food pyramid. If you’re really stuck, talk to someone who knows what they’re doing—a nutritionist or even just that one friend who seems to have their meals sorted. You don’t have to overhaul everything. Just pick one thing: maybe switching out that mid-afternoon sugar hit for something that doesn’t leave you foggy by 5.

There’s a reason lack of sleep feels like the world is ending. Everything’s louder. People are more annoying. And your brain just doesn’t work properly. Instead of trying to go to bed earlier (which we all say and never do), try making your evening a little slower. Switch off the bright lights. Put your phone in a drawer. Drink something warm that’s not wine. Even giving yourself 30 quiet minutes before bed can change how well you sleep. And if it’s not working, if you’re still waking up at 3am or feeling like you didn’t sleep at all then don’t just suffer through it. Look into it properly. It might be stress itself causing the insomnia, or it might be something else entirely. Either way, your body’s trying to tell you something