“Stresslaxation is the anxiety we experience when trying to relax.” Dr Jolanta Burke
A recent episode of popular cartoon show Bluey resonated with thousands of Australians. No, it wasn’t the one about the daughter’s first steps (although that one surely did) — instead, it’s a new episode where mother Chilli can’t seem to stop her mind turning as she sits on the beach with a novel while on vacation.
It’s no wonder this concept struck a chord. Relaxing is some of the hardest work there is. We all know we need it, yet the act of actually stopping and smelling the roses can be elusive even once we arrive at that five-star resort by the ocean. So why is it that many
