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The Stress Special Feeling Overwhelmed? You Are Not Alone THE MAGAZINE DEVOTED TO MENTAL HEALTH NOV 2020 | £4 The stress special Feeling overwhelmed? You are not alone. We've got you covered WORK WOES | RELATIONSHIP HURDLES | HEALTH CONCERNS Take care of you The stats might say one in four, but let’s be realistic – it’s rare for anyone to go through life without ever feeling stressed at some point. And with everything that’s happened If you’re reading this, feeling like there in 2020 so far, anxiety seems to be, are so many thoughts flying around understandably, at an all time high. your head that you can’t cope, or the We’re trying to live in a world with amount on your plate is impossible to rules we’re not accustomed to, with deal with right now, we’re here for you. fears and uncertainties that can make And we feel it, too. us feel so small and powerless. The thing we can’t emphasise enough But we’re here to tell you that is you’re not alone. We hope these when it all feels too much, you can pages hold some valuable insight to reclaim control. help you through this, and make the stress a little more manageable. In this special issue, we’re looking at the key areas in life that contribute Country singer Gary Allen said: “Every to that feeling of overwhelm, to offer storm runs out of rain.” When you’re expert advice and essential ideas on feeling overwhelmed, and can’t see how to overcome it. beyond the grey clouds, know that it won’t last forever. Brighter days From our feature on p20 revealing are coming. W | happiful.com the signs of anxiety you might have missed, to tips on getting over your ex F | happifulhq (adios!), ideas to make saving money a breeze, and recipes to soothe and send T | @happifulhq you to sleep, less stress could be just one article away. REBECCA THAIR | EDITOR I | @happiful_magazine Health 14 What is surge capacity? Are your emotional energy reserves drying up? 18 In it for the long run Learn how to come to terms with a long-term condition 20 Anxiety uncovered 12 surprising symptoms you might not be aware of 48 Dreamy dishes Try the recipes that promote sleep 83 A matter of memory What is transient global amnesia, and who can it affect? De-stress 27 SOS skincare Work Discover a self-care routine that 44 When it’s all gone wrong leaves you glowing and rested Cap catastrophic thinking 5080 37 Emily: taking control 54 Building a business As she quietened her inner-critic, The Mum Bub Hub founders her anxiety followed suit on the secrets to their success 47 Soothing sensory tips 78 Make your voice heard How to speak up in meetings Culture 53 Check-in on No.1 8 In the news This month’s uplifting stories 76 Potter away problems The wellness trend you’re Finance 13 The wellbeing wrap probably already doing 32 Cash concerns Our expert answers your 24 Gabrielle Bernstein questions about financial stress What drives the best-selling motivational speaker? Fitness 43 Rainy day funds 57 Stefanie Williams Simple money-saving tips 34 What’s on in November The fitness guru on empowering women and life with endometriosis 64 Home sweet home 63 Open book Ditch the renters’ shame and Sit back, relax, and get stuck 72 Yoga for everybody make a mark on your home into the latest good reads 27 78 Emotions 40 Tackle temper Accept, control, and curb anger Expert review Every issue of Happiful is 69 Lui: holistic healing reviewed by an accredited How crystals helped one man counsellor, to ensure we through personal challenges deliver the highest quality content while handling 80 When is it time to stop? topics sensitively. Spot the signs of an unhealthy Stress inevitably impacts us relationship with alcohol all in some* shape or form. It’s a natural part of being 87 Sam: make a change human to feel stressed, Since overcoming his own however, the impact it can addiction, Sam now helps others have on each of us is unique. 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