We often hear about the ‘fight or flight’ reaction, but this instinctive response actually comes in four distinct flavours: fight, flight, freeze and fawn. Each one is a survival strategy hardwired into us, passed down through generations of ancestors who learned what it took to stay alive in a dangerous world.

Stress, worry and anxiety often feel similar and may show up together. But they’re not quite the same thing. Understanding their differences is an important step towards managing them more effectively.