The recent headlines were stark: the pandemic caused so much upset that it caused thousands of women to suffer a ‘second midlife crisis’. In its aftermath, additional childcare responsibilities, crazy work demands, and global chaos have led to more of us than ever to experience the effects of stress, exhaustion and, frequently, burnout.
So as we step into summer, a time when we want to feel on top form and full of get-up- and go, what can we do to give ourselves a much-needed boost? We all know the rules about looking after ourselves properly (seven to nine hours sleep, eight glasses of water, a healthy diet…) but is it really all down to our physical health? What role does our emotional and mental wellbeing play in the picture? And