Stress. Anxiety. Sleep issues. Burnout. Addiction. Most of us have experienced at least some of these over the past year, with varying degrees of intensity. The COVID-19 crisis has put a strain on mental health, making professionals wonder whether another pandemic will follow. A mental health one.

Still, some of us have managed these uncertain times better than others. And while we can argue that they have simply been luckier, we can all aim to be more self-aware and model our behaviour to build emotional resilience and manage stress more effectively.

I’ve decided to write this article following a conversation I’ve recently had with my friends, who were eager to understand how come I have so much peace of mind when faced with adverse circumstances, when the entire world seems to be turned upside down with no “back to normal” in sight.