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Take a breath: quick fire stress relievers and longer-term strategies to try now
We’re living in stressful times. To help, we’ve gathered a team of experts to share their best advice. There are simple steps and techniques for everything from in-the-moment stress relief, to where to go to get support if you’re struggling. Plus, there are more in-depth ways to manage stress and build resilience to help stop your stress levels growing out of control.
Browse our resources for simple steps and techniques for everything from in-the-moment stress relief, to where to go to get support if you’re struggling.
Understanding stress
Unchecked, stress can lead to mental and physical health problems. Learn the warning signs to watch out for, plus tips to bounce back from overwhelm and build resilience as you go.
Stress with Andrea Woodside
Listen in as we talk about stress with Andrea Woodside, wellbeing training lead at the Retail Trust. We discuss tools to help you manage stressful situations at work and in life, how to discover your personal stress triggers and the power of telling yourself the truth.
Ten quick ways to lower stress levels in under five minutes
Whether you’ve just had a run-in with a tricky customer or feel rising stress just before a big meeting, there isn’t always time to implement long-term stress solutions so here are some quick and easy tactics to help you in the moment.
17 ways to boost your resilience
During challenging times we need resilience more than ever. But what is it and how do we get it?
Supporting your child through exam stress
Exam season can be a stressful time for students and as a parent, it’s natural to want to make it easier. You don’t need to be a maths genius or speak fluent French to help, there are plenty of ways you can provide support, encouragement and motivation.
Wellbeing 101: self-care and stress relief for busy people
Between demanding jobs and hectic home lives many of us feel stressed and depleted at the end of the day and struggle to make time for self-care. We asked the experts for advice on how you can make time for yourself and speedy stress-relievers for when pressure is high and time is short.
Take five: dealing with stress in the workplace
Stressful situations are a regular occurrence when you work in retail. Andrea Woodside, wellbeing training lead at the Retail Trust, shares tips on how you can understand, tackle and manage stress effectively.
Ten ways to cope with cost-of-living anxiety
You’re armed with money-saving tips, and have cut your spending where you can – but you still can’t sleep at night. Sound familiar? Then try our expert advice on how to keep calm during the cost-of-living crisis.
How to manage exam stress
Whether it’s SATS, GCSEs, Highers, A Levels, or something else, exams can feel overwhelming. The team at Kooth; an online, mental health and wellbeing service for children and young people, share their best advice.
Burnout with Jayne Morris
Listen in as we talk to burnout expert Jayne Morris. Our conversation covers what burnout is, what causes it and why it’s on the rise, as well as the signs to look out for and how to get back in balance.
Mindlessness versus mindfulness (and why you need both in your life)
Want to boost your wellbeing? Chances are you’ve been recommended mindfulness. The act of being in the present moment has loads of benefits, not least calming our busy multi-tasking minds.
Take five: find the right support if you’re struggling
It can be difficult to know where to turn if you’re struggling with your mental health. Cliff Lee, director of wellbeing services at the Retail Trust, explains how to get the support you need.
Take five: how to stay safe in store
Verbal abuse from customers can be frightening and stressful. Cliff Lee, director of wellbeing services at the Retail Trust, explains how to stay safe and look out for your colleagues.
Five ways to lower stress in under five minutes
Fast in-the-moment calming techniques for when you feel your stress levels rising.
The seven signs of burnout and five ways to restore balance
The result of a combination of factors, burnout is a state of mental, physical and emotional exhaustion. Together Fest speaker, Jayne Morris, explains how to recognise the signs of burnout and bring balance back to your life.
How stressed do you feel?
Please choose the answers that best describe your thoughts and feelings during the past month.
Understanding burnout
Burnout is on the rise. Learn how to recognise the signs in yourself and others and the steps to take to recover.
“I thought I couldn’t cope, until the Retail Trust showed me how.”
When Chris Stoddart, 43, suffered a panic attack at work, he found himself walking out – but a Retail Trust counsellor helped him find his way back.
Customer resources
Managing stress resources
The Retail Trust offers a range of resources about stress relief to help you support your employees.