1 in 5 people in the UKreport that they are badly affected by stress. We often think of stress as something negative, as a collection of feelings we have when we are under pressure. However, stress can also be a positive influence, enabling us to go the extra mile' to achieve our potential. Here, Sarah Sutton widens our understanding of stress and: *Encourages us to recognise how we react to it. *Offers techniques for immediate relief so we can learn new ways to react to the pressures in our lives. *Identifies the sources of stress. *Outlines the importance of maintaining good health and well being, whilst demonstrating positive approaches to handling pressure