SARAH’S 5 KEY TIPS

CELEBRATE your wins, big or small. Take a moment to enjoy your triumphs.

BE KIND to yourself. Talk to a friend or mentor, exercise, eat healthily. Take a step back to understand why you are feeling overwhelmed. Give yourself a break and find out what helps you.

KEEP a journal. Write down how you feel when you’re anxious so you can look back to see how you may be sabotaging your progression.

FEEL the fear and do it anyway. The more times you overcome a situation where anxiety is taking hold, the more you’ll be sure that next time you can overcome it.

DON’T bottle it up. You can’t always spill every thought to colleagues, friends or family. Some anxiety issues need to be treated by your GP and medically managed. If they are getting in the way of your day-to-day life, don’t be afraid to seek professional advice.