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Stress management  is the practical skill of recognizing what’s weighing on you and responding in ways that reduce harm and restore balance. This article is written for people who feel stretched thin—mentally, emotionally, or physically—and want a clear path forward. Why Stress Feels So Personal (and Still Follows Patterns) Stress shows up differently for everyone, but it usually comes from repeatable sources: pressure without control, demands without recovery, and expectatio

To all the Parishioners and Friends of Our Lady and St John the Baptist Catholic Church in Ellon, we wish you, your families, and loved ones a Holy and Joyful Christmas and a Blessed New Year. Fr Patrick - Parish Priest Christmas Mass Services We invite you to join us for our Christmas Mass services in 2025. You can find all the details on our Mass Page . A Season of Joy and Reflection Christmas is a time for joy, love, and reflection. It is a season that brings families toge

Image via Pexels Life can often feel like a climbing wall you never signed up to scale. When you meet setbacks—job changes, relationship shifts, health situations, or global disruptions—it might feel like the world is pressing pause. Yet, what appears as an impasse often contains hidden doorways. In this piece we explore how challenges can become springboards: chances for growth, resilience, and self-discovery. Brief Summary • When you face an obstacle it’s rarely just a stop