And that's without mentioning all the little things, and the good things, which can also pile on pressure. Imagine you're going for a job interview, or sitting an exam, or playing in a concert, or making a speech. ©Claudia Hammond, 2026Adapted from Overwhelmed: Ways To Take The Pressure Off, by Claudia Hammond (Canongate £20), to be published on January 1. Spot your worry patternsKeep a diary and note down the times you feel worried and what specific things worry you most. It goes by various names – a gratitude list, three blessings or three good things.
Source: Daily Mail December 29, 2025 00:36 UTC