*]:pointer-events-auto R6Vx5W_threadScrollVars scroll-mb-[calc(var(--scroll-root-safe-area-inset-bottom,0px)+var(--thread-response-height))] scroll-mt-[calc(var(--header-height)+min(200px,max(70px,20svh)))]" dir="auto" data-turn-id= "request-WEB:c6a23070-d104-4176-a49e-faf1257175e6-0" data-turn-id-container= "request-WEB:c6a23070-d104-4176-a49e-faf1257175e6-0" data-testid= "conversation-turn-2" data-scroll-anchor="false" data-turn= "assistant"> Are you carrying everyone else's stress at work while your own "stress bucket" is overflowing?

If you're constantly switching between managing staff, supporting children, handling parent concerns, and trying to stay inspection-ready, it can feel impossible to properly switch off. In this episode, hypnotherapist Lissy West explains why early years professionals often stay stuck in fight-or-flight mode, and shares simple, realistic ways to calm your brain, reduce overwhelm, and create healthier boundaries around stress.

Within this episode, you will...

• Learn why true rest is essential for reducing cortisol and helping your brain feel safe again.
• Hear simple techniques to stop overthinking, switch off from work stress, and finally get off the mental "motorway" that keeps your mind racing.
• Uncover small but powerful habits, including the first seven minutes of your morning, that can dramatically improve stress levels, focus, and sleep quality.

Press play now to discover the small mindset shifts and daily habits that could help you feel calmer, sleep better, and regain control of your stress before it spills over.

If you are interested in Hypnotherapy or support with emptying your 'Stress Bucket', visit https://mindbalancehypnotherapy.co.uk