The Stress Expert

Don’t be so rigid

‘My one “rule” would be have fewer rules! A lot of stress is created by ourselves as we try to fit round rigid beliefs or ideas about what we should do or how we should do it. If we were all just a little bit more flexible in our thinking – if we stopped trying to be so perfect – we’d create a lot less stress in our own lives.’

Dr Mark Winwood, Psychologist, AXA PPP healthcare