Love and Relationship Expert

Research commissioned by Mind and published today has found that work is the most stressful factor in people's lives with one in three people (34 per cent) saying their work life was either very or quite stressful, more so than debt or financial problems (30 per cent) or health (17 per cent).

The survey of over 2,000 people found that workplace stress has resulted in 7 per cent (rising to 10 per cent amongst 18 to 24 year old's) having suicidal thoughts and one in five people (18 per cent) developing anxiety. For more information about this survey go to: mind.org.uk/work

In the fast paced world in which we live, there are times when our lives just seem to get out of balance and we really need to try to get it back on track.

• Recently bereaved and coming to terms with your loss? I am here to help you...
• Awake at night? I can show you how to relax...
• Going through a divorce or separation? I will support you...
• Always angry? I can help you get back control ...
• Living with redundancy? I can help you build your confidence.
• Need to build your confidence in 4 weeks? I will show you how...
• Stressed, depressed, anxious? I can work with you to regain balance in your life
• Problems with a new relationship? I will help you overcome your issues

If you are 60 plus and in a new relationship then you may be interested in this article http://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/article-2285646/Sex-60-One-writer-laments-If-men-it.html?ito=feeds-newsxml which I came across today.

The article is sensitive and well written. It deals with the reality of a achieving a rewarding and intimate physical relationship as we get older especially with a new partner.

With the New Year upon us, many of us will have set our sights on creating a better future for ourselves with some well intentioned New Year resolutions.

Sadly, a high percentage of these will fail to be adhered to for more than a couple of weeks – let alone the whole of the year. Worse still, this can make us feel as though we've added to our problems – due to the guilt created by our inability to make a decision and then stick to it.

December can be a stressful time for many different reasons. The shops are crowded, the weather is often miserable and shortening days and lengthening nights make us feel as though we're constantly running to keep up with the demands placed upon us.

This year the credit crunch will most certainly add to the stress of the festive season for many of us. The pressure to meet the expectations of your family and create a special and memorable Christmas on a reduced budget will be challenging to say the least.