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One of the major sources of stress, anxiety, and unhappiness comes from feeling as if your life is out of control. - David Cottrell

Continuing on from last month's focus on stress, this month we're taking a closer look at the causes of stress.

From major life events we encounter to the daily hassles that wear us down; from our perception of events to the impact of our lifestyle on our stress levels - check back in with us throughout the month as we delve a bit deeper to explore what causes the curse of modern life.

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One of the major sources of stress, anxiety, and unhappiness comes from feeling as if your life is out of control. - David Cottrell

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