Escaping survival mode: Psychologist offers guide to slowing down and reclaiming balance

With never-ending to-do lists, pressure to excel at work, and the expectation to be present for family and friends, it’s no surprise that many women feel they are living in “survival mode” – worrying about letting others down, experiencing stress-related physical symptoms, and battling exhaustion. Psychologist Nicola Jane Hobbs aims to change that. She has written a book titled “The Relaxed Woman: Reclaim Rest and Live an Empowered, Joy-Filled Life”, which offers strategies to reclaim rest and find balance.