Most people I talk to aspire to living a more conscious and purposeful life. Yet, no matter how high their aspirations, they all seem up to their ears in commitments.

There are many different factors that affect our health and ability to relax and feel peaceful; including nutrition, exercise, stress, family and environment. However, the one big factor that often gets overlooked is the health of the mind, mental wellbeing is vital not only to our health but to our day to day reality.

Sitting at dinner one evening I told my parents: "I've been invited to go on a survival weekend with the Territorial Army." I had no intention of going whatsoever, but when they both started laughing I added defiantly "and I'm going".

One of the quickest and easiest ways to reduce stress is to get yourself mentally organised. Much is written these days about de-cluttering your office, garage and cupboards - but what about your head?