by therapist Catherine Knibbs.
Firstly, what are those? And how is this banter a ‘bit of fun?’
Stress is a natural part of a hard work, but it doesn’t have to cripple you. Take a break, breathe, and slowly work through it.
Just because you’ve always done something, it doesn’t mean you are less of a person if you stop. It’s important to listen to yourself, especially if you’re doing something that’s making you sad.
However good or bad a situation is now, it will change. Change won’t always be easy or obvious at first; if you learn how to embrace it, in the end it can be worth it.
In the UK, children breathing in other people’s cigarette smoke results in 300,000 GP visits and 9,500 hospital admissions for children every year.
Children are particularly vulnerable to the effects of second-hand smoke because they breathe more rapidly and have less developed airways, lungs and immune systems.
If tidying up seems a large and daunting task, start small by tackling the current clutter a room at a time. Prevent future build-up by using the mantra “Don’t put it down, put it away”.
Some people feel weighed down when their home is untidy or cluttered, or embarrassed to invite people around. Making and actioning a plan to get rid of clutter and tidy up can lift your mood.
When cleaning, little and often is much easier and less stressful than having to spend a whole day going through the house.
In the UK, it is illegal to smoke in vehicles with someone under 18 present. The driver and passenger could be fined £50.