Not everyone is an animal person, but the chances are that if you love animals, you enjoy the way they make you feel. Animals can be very calming to be around. I'm sure part of this is because they don't have the same stressors as humans. The pets in my life have never had a mortgage, a text message, a parking fine or a water leak. They don't care about fashion, how much money they have or their social status. An animal's life is not a life totally devoid of stress, but for the most part...

Staying calm over the mayhem that's Christmas, is it possible? Only you can answer that but I believe with the right tools, practice and commitment, it is possible - even it's just a little! What do you think of when you think of Christmas? Do you relish the decorations, parties novel food and present buying or do you dread it? Everyone is different and for some it's their favourite time of year. Others want it done and over with. Christmas, being such a break from the normal routine, can be...

Do you feel like your life is an emotional rollercoaster? Happy one minute, sad and apathetic the next? You're not alone. Many people feel like they're swimming through a sea of emotions that are completely out of their control. It's frustrating, frightening and destabilising. Big emotions can get in the way of work, rest and play - getting us into debt, unhealthy relationships, frightening situations and contribute to health conditions and a sense of unease. However, emotions aren't as...