Here you’ll find a range of blogs and updates from a range of perspectives from people with lived experience of mental health, stress management and living a life that promotes wellbeing. We also post updates from our own staff members and a variety of professionals.
Broken but Still Leading
From global crises to personal grief, Neil Shah explores the emotional toll of constant bad news and how we’re not meant to carry it all.
But there is hope. Through honest reflection and past campaigns like #ChooseHope and #LeadWithLove, Neil reminds us that we can’t fix everything, but we can choose connection, kindness and courage.
Trigger Warning: The blog may contain some sensitive topics and language.
June 2025
Stress and the Five Pillars by member Tricia Woolfrey
In this article, Tricia talks about stress in a really relatable way. She points out that stress is pretty much a part of life we can’t avoid it completely, and actually, we wouldn’t want to. But too much of the wrong kind of stress can take a real toll on our health, relationships, and work. That’s where her Five Pillars come in: Psychological, Emotional, Physical, Lifestyle, and Spiritual. She especially focuses on how our thoughts, like always imagining the worst or thinking in extremes, can make stress worse. But the good news is, by shifting the way we think, we can feel more in control and boost our overall wellbeing.
June 2025
Celebrating Women and Tackling Stress This International Women’s Day
In this blog post, we explore the multifaceted experience of being a woman in 2025. From celebrating the incredible achievements of women throughout history to acknowledging the unique pressures and stressors they face, we delve into the complexities of womanhood in today’s world. Join us as we discuss the mental load, workplace inequalities, and societal expectations that contribute to stress, and discover how we can all work together to create a more supportive and empowering environment for women everywhere.
March 2025
To honour 21 years of The Stress Management Society the founder, Neil Shah, takes a moment to reflect on and share his insights from this incredible journey, which started in his bedroom after a brekadown. His desire to support others on their wellbeing journey began as a seed, and has not only grown its roots but blossomed over the years. Read more about this inspiring journey here.
November 2024
In this piece Neil Shah shares his thoughts and feelings towards the current events in the UK. He leaves a powerful message addressing the impact on our mental health, as well as the importance of coming together and moving forward with unity. Read here.
August 2024
In this piece Neil Shah shares how his recent experience at the Euro finals helped him better understand empathic leadership and shares the lessons which you may find inspiring too, including the 7 E’s framework which helps create a high performing culture of wellbeing. Read here.
July 2024
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