THE SUNDAY FEAR IS KICKING IN. GOT A CHILL PILL, DOC?

Today 5.01pm

Your starter for Zen: send calming signals to the brain by taking five big breaths that expand your belly.

Hmm. It’s a good start, but deep breaths won’t help me sleep before tomorrow’s Zoom...

OK, write a list of your worries in two columns: one for things you can’t control and one for things you can.

Spend 30 minutes thinking through them all. “Free roam worrying” helps you identify what is worth your mental energy. Hint: other people’s reactions aren’t one of them!

Today 7.45pm

I’m still a bit stressed. Any more ways to achieve calm before bed?

The simplest tricks are often the best. Switch off your phone and leave it out of reach. Then just do something you enjoy, preferably with a caffeine-free hot drink.

Match of the Day and a camomile tea it is. Cheers, doc!

Dr Peter Meades, cardiffpsychotherapy.com