Pass the tissues! It’s the usual refrain at this time of year, as the cold, flu and whatever else germs seem to be gearing up for the winter. To try to head off the worst of them, we instinctively focus on bolstering our physical immunity. So we stock up on vitamins, get our flu jabs, and bundle up in warm clothing to protect ourselves from the cold. It’s a good idea to take care, and these actions are essential for staying physically healthy during the colder months, but there’s another type of wellness that all too often goes overlooked: our psychological immunity. Keeping this in tip-top condition is key to how well we cope with life’s ups and downs.
Because the reality is that we are constantly encountering challenges, setbacks and disappointments that affect our mood and can even jeopardise our