When you’re lacking in confidence, it can be very difficult to see the world as it really is. Self-doubt can be overpowering, making you question everything you do. This can make it very difficult to gain a realistic picture of things; you can become prone to thinking the worst of yourself and others, replaying what [...]

Some stress can be motivating, giving you the extra pressure you need to complete a job or push you to do something you don’t want to. At other times, though, stress can have a exhausting, decelerating effect on you. A common response is to withdraw, both physically and emotionally, and to avoid engaging with anything [...]

Stress and its associated problems can give your confidence a real knock, to the point where things that you previously enjoyed or didn’t think twice about can become overwhelming. Going out to socialise, meeting people, even shopping – all of these can seem too much. Even if you do manage to grit your teeth and [...]